by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UWM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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The ethnic studies major at UWM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Ethnic Studies. 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 11 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from UWM. This makes it the #47 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in ethnic studies in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,270 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,459 for all ethnic studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $23,042 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,149 for all ethnic studies majors across the country.
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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All of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ethnic studies from UWM in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UWM does not offer an online option for its ethnic studies 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.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Ethnic Studies from UWM in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% 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, 60% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 20 |
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