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. We've also included details on how UWM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #138 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #4 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in english from UWM. This makes it the #243 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWM is $28,690. This is less than $29,945, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, english students borrow a median amount of $30,288 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UWM paid an average of $852 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 |
Learn more about UWM tuition and fees.
The english program at UWM awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UWM english bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UWM Online Learning page.
Of the 12 english students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UWM, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.