by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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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The bachelor's program at UW - Whitewater was ranked #200 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Whitewater go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,999 a year. This is higher than $38,748, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Whitewater, special ed students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,700 for all special ed majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from UW - Whitewater. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
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, 97% 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% 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 - Whitewater with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 236 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 123 |
| Student Counseling | 29 |
| General Education | 22 |
| Educational Administration | 18 |
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