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 international studies.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for international studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best International Studies Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
International Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,433 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,819 for all international studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, international studies students borrow a median amount of $19,754 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all international studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $31,634.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 international studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from UWM. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UWM does not offer an online option for its international 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Science | 17 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 13 |
| Gerontology | 9 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 9 |
| Nutrition Science | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
