by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks competitively among schools offering special education. In particular, it placed #10 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Wisconsin-Madison report a median salary of $47,683 a year. This is lower than $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, special education students borrow a median amount of $22,863 in student loans. This is higher than $21,813, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,273 | $40,506 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in special education from University of Wisconsin-Madison were women.
The largest share of special education doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
This special education program at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 57 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 57 degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).