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 architecture programs.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for architecture list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in general architecture. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of architecture students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWM is $41,898. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,378 for all architecture students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, architecture students borrow a median amount of $24,237 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all architecture bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,471.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UWM paid an average of $852 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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Of the 82 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in architecture from UWM in 2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% 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 architecture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UWM does not offer an online option for its architecture 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.
Architecture majors graduating with a master's degree from UWM make a median salary of $54,393 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all architecture graduates with a master's is $53,395.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the architecture majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban & Regional Planning | 14 |
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.