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2027 Best Value Special Education Schools in Wisconsin

12 Colleges in the United States
$27,426 Avg Student Debt
$56,737 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Special Education Badge [Special Education](/majors/education/special-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for special education students.

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2027 Best Value Special Education Schools in Wisconsin

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the special education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Special Education Schools

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University Of Wisconsin Superior earned the #1 spot for value among special education schools in Wisconsin. Located in the suburb of Superior, University Of Wisconsin Superior is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,812 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,726. Special Education graduates carry a median of $27,845 in student loans. Early-career special education graduates make about $55,057. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value special education schools. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public school located in the town of Whitewater. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,616, while out-of-state students pay about $18,716. Typical student debt for special education graduates is $27,000. Early-career special education graduates make about $49,737. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earned it the #3 place for special education. Set in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,532 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,446 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the special education program here. Early-career special education graduates make about $44,945. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value special education schools. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Stevens Point. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, compared with $18,248 for out-of-state students. Special Education graduates carry a median of $23,607 in student loans. Early-career special education graduates make about $43,844. Set against $23,607 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee one of the best values for special education. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,398, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. Special Education graduates carry a median of $26,188 in student loans. Early-career special education graduates make about $51,466. That is a strong return on a $26,188 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Carroll University landed the #6 spot for special education value this year. Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waukesha. Students from in state pay about $38,890 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,904 to complete the special education program here. Special Education graduates of Carroll University earn a median of $46,661 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Carroll University admits about 67% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #7 position for value in special education this year. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Students borrow a median of $22,863 to complete the special education program here. Special Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $50,174 early in their careers. Set against $22,863 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire landed the #8 spot for special education value this year. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,642, compared with $19,228 for out-of-state students. Special Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career special education graduates make about $46,508. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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University Of Wisconsin Stout earned the #9 position for value in special education this year. Set in the town of Menomonie, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,701, compared with $19,265 for out-of-state students. Special Education graduates carry a median of $30,000 in student loans. Special Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin Stout earn a median of $45,196 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University landed the #10 spot for special education value this year. Set in the city of La Crosse, Viterbo University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,250. Typical student debt for special education graduates is $29,107. Special Education graduates of Viterbo University earn a median of $60,309 early in their careers. Set against $29,107 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI

Alverno College placed #11 among the best values for special education. Alverno College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,086. Students borrow a median of $34,425 to complete the special education program here. Early-career special education graduates make about $55,790. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Alverno College admits about 86% of applicants.

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Concordia University Wisconsin placed #12 among the best values for special education. Set in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,470. Typical student debt for special education graduates is $27,172. Special Education graduates of Concordia University Wisconsin earn a median of $47,295 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,172 median debt. Concordia University Wisconsin admits about 78% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.

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