by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UWM stacks up against peers offering physical sciences.
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UWM holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #326 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Wisconsin.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,899 a year. This is lower than $56,986, the median for all majors at UWM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UWM, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,827, the typical median for all majors at UWM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,091 | $20,772 |
| Fees | $1,626 | $1,626 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 80% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM were White. Roughly 80% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UWM were White. Approximately 55% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UWM are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physical sciences majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
The physical sciences program at UWM offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
| Physics | 22 |
| Chemistry | 17 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 10 |