The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Special Education master’s graduates in Wisconsin earn a weighted average salary of $45,524 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 25% nationally.
Our special education graduate rankings cover 3 of the 7 programs available in Wisconsin, accounting for 70% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$44,004
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.4
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$17,060
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#2 in Wisconsin|#132 in Special Education nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$44,693
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.6
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$25,554
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#3 in Wisconsin|#211 in Special Education nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$46,867
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.8
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$38,823
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
How long does it take to pay down debt in special education in Wisconsin?
Years
Under a year
The average debt accrued from a master's degree in special education is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.
How much do graduates with a master's degree in special education earn in Wisconsin?
Salary
$45,524
The median master's degree in special education graduate earns $45,524 3 years after graduating.
How much does a master's degree in special education cost in Wisconsin?
Net cost
$16,386
The average annual cost of a master's degree in special education is $16,386. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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