Special Education and Teaching at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in special education and teaching earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Madison Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 177 colleges reporting special education and teaching earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $83,932 | $79,886 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $74,535 | $70,642 | #2 | $61,474 |
| 3 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $74,079 | $70,508 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $72,067 | $63,252 | #11 | — |
| 5 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $71,781 | $68,321 | #4 | — |
| 6 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $66,767 | $58,600 | #28 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $66,377 | $63,177 | #12 | $49,413 |
| 8 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $64,827 | $65,930 | #7 | $50,698 |
| 9 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $64,780 | $59,584 | #25 | $52,912 |
| 10 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $64,201 | $66,633 | #6 | $53,159 |
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| 100 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $50,585 | $55,259 | #47 | — |
| 101 | Carroll University Waukesha, WI | $50,570 | $52,621 | #94 | $46,661 |
| 102 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $50,404 | $57,213 | #34 | $42,107 |
| 103 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $50,302 | $52,342 | #97 | $50,174 |
| 104 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $50,264 | $53,940 | #76 | $43,283 |
| 105 | Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN | $50,212 | $53,868 | #77 | — |
| 106 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $50,200 | $44,056 | #164 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,174 one year after graduating and $50,302 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #103 by median pay four years after graduation, and #97 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.