Best masters in special education in Wisconsin

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.

For more information visit our guide to special education. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Wisconsin | #56 in Special Education nationally
Economic score 0.42

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 earnings 0.4

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
Economic score 0.58

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 earnings 0.6

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

Cardinal Stritch University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Economic score 0.84

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 earnings 0.8

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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