by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UWM ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #397 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #15 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 199 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 269 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 362 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 364 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 397 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 244 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 240 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UWM. This makes it the #423 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 55 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWM is $70,900. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,356 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UWM is $218 per month.
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 |
Learn more about UWM tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 244 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from UWM. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 171 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UWM does not offer an online option for its nursing 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 nursing program at UWM make a median salary of $84,882. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from UWM in 2022 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 180 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 101 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 58 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 56 |
| Communication Sciences | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.