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The social sciences major at UWM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Social Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 187 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UWM. This makes it the #94 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #114 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UWM was $852 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,455 | $20,455 |
| Fees | $1,565 | $1,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,980 | $10,980 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
Learn more about UWM tuition and fees.
Of the 187 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from UWM in 2021-2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UWM does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UWM Online Learning page.
The social sciences program at UWM awarded 35 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| Economics | 57 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 35 |
| Urban Studies | 16 |
| Other Social Sciences | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 227 |
| Communication & Journalism | 225 |
| English Language & Literature | 82 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 65 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.