Special Education and Teaching at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates in special education and teaching earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 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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| 71 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $52,494 | $56,334 | #39 | $42,584 |
| 72 | Thiel College Greenville, PA | $52,302 | $53,192 | #86 | $43,626 |
| 73 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $52,173 | $53,609 | #80 | $35,023 |
| 74 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $52,142 | $54,256 | #71 | $48,378 |
| 75 | Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT | $52,090 | $49,369 | #131 | $46,271 |
| 76 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $52,008 | $55,795 | #42 | $51,306 |
| 77 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $51,949 | $52,833 | #90 | $50,159 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | — | $57,135 | $19,758 |
| Master's Degree | $54,553 | $55,004 | $20,744 |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,378 one year after graduating and $52,142 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranks #74 by median pay four years after graduation, and #71 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,000.
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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.