by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UWM ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #278 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #9 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UWM. This makes it the #297 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWM is $43,962. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, special ed students borrow a median amount of $26,375 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 $26,700.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from UWM in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from UWM in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 148 |
| Educational Administration | 113 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 29 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19 |
| Education Philosophy | 9 |
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