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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UWM ranks in comparison to other schools with rehabilitation programs.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for rehabilitation list. It is also ranked #8 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in rehabilitation from UWM. This makes it the #126 most popular school for rehabilitation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in rehabilitation in 2022, making the school the #229 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of rehabilitation students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWM is $30,561. This is less than $35,786, which is the national median of all rehabilitation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, rehabilitation students borrow a median amount of $27,251 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all rehabilitation bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,553.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation from UWM. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% 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 rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UWM does not offer an online option for its rehabilitation 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.
Graduates of the master's rehabilitation program at UWM make a median salary of $59,906. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $64,132.
The rehabilitation program at UWM awarded 32 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 3% of these degrees went to men with the other 97% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% 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 rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the rehabilitation majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 296 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 180 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 58 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 56 |
| Communication Sciences | 56 |
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