We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Wisconsin-Whitewater among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #261 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 261 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Wisconsin | 6 of 10 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 34 of 69 |
Here is each degree level granted in special education at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earn a median of $47,796 a year. This is lower than $54,862, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, special education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,307, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,519 | $17,219 |
| Fees | $1,497 | $1,497 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were White. Approximately 94% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater granted 33 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (94%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 3 |