Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how UWM stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UWM, area studies students accumulate a median of $25,788 in student loans. This is lower than $26,827, the typical median for all majors at UWM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,091 | $20,772 |
| Fees | $1,626 | $1,626 |
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Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in area studies from UWM were women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM are Hispanic or Latino. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the area studies majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
This area studies program at UWM offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 11 |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 8 |
| Spanish and Iberian Studies | 3 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 |
UWM conferred 11 degrees in asian studies/civilization recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
UWM awarded 8 completions in latin american and caribbean studies in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (75%).
UWM granted 3 completions in spanish and iberian studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%).
UWM granted 1 completion in near and middle eastern studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).