Special Education and Teaching

Bachelor's degree · University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WI

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$48,378Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,142Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$18,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee earn a median of $48,378 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,499 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,442–$60,070). Median debt is $18,000, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's degree) at other Wisconsin schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
$50,174$20,500
Carthage College
Kenosha
$48,593$25,454
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
$47,592$27,000
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon
$47,295—
Carroll University
Waukesha
$46,661—
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire
$46,508$27,000
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie
$45,196$27,000
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
$44,945$25,500
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point
$43,844$20,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee make?

The median salary is $48,378 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.