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Special Education at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

36 Bachelor's Degrees
42 Master's Degrees
#243 Overall Quality
Special Education is one of the majors in the education program at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Whitewater ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.

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Special Education Degrees Available at UW - Whitewater

UW - Whitewater Special Ed Rankings

The bachelor's program at UW - Whitewater was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Wisconsin.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 122
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 198
Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools 215
Best Special Education Schools 243

Popularity of Special Ed at UW - Whitewater

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UW - Whitewater. This makes it the #110 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Special Ed Graduates from UW - Whitewater Make?

$47,592 Bachelor's Median Salary
$51,881 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Special Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Whitewater go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,592 a year. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Special Ed Graduates from UW - Whitewater Have?

$28,362 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Special Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Whitewater, special ed students borrow a median amount of $28,362 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $29,114.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Special Ed from UW - Whitewater Cost?

$8,250 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UW - Whitewater Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Whitewater paid an average of $687 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $284 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $6,812 $16,478
Fees $1,438 $1,438
Books and Supplies $300 $300
On Campus Room and Board $7,770 $7,770
On Campus Other Expenses $3,240 $3,240

Learn more about UW - Whitewater tuition and fees.

UW - Whitewater Special Education Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from UW - Whitewater. About 19% were men and 81% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Whitewater are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a bachelor's in special ed.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 32
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does UW - Whitewater Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Special Ed?

Online degrees for the UW - Whitewater special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Whitewater Online Learning page.

Salary of Special Ed Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's special ed program at UW - Whitewater make a median salary of $51,881. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.

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UW - Whitewater Special Education Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 42 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from UW - Whitewater in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Whitewater are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 98% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a master's in special ed.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 41
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

UW - Whitewater Special Ed Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 242
Teacher Education Subject Specific 103
Student Counseling 28
Educational Administration 23
General Education 21

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