by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Wisconsin-Madison highly for special education, coming in at #55 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 55 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 10 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 of 69 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
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 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 29 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Special Education | 4 |
