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Physical Sciences at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

32 Bachelor's Degrees
12 Master's Degrees
15 Doctor's Degrees
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UWM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physical sciences.

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Physical Sciences Degrees Available at UWM

UWM Physical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #199 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Wisconsin.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 94
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 123
Best Physical Sciences Schools 199

Popularity of Physical Sciences at UWM

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UWM. This makes it the #173 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #116 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physical Sciences from UWM Cost?

$10,020 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UWM Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

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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UWM Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from UWM in 2022, 72% were men and 28% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 22
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

Does UWM Offer an Online BS in Physical Sciences?

Online degrees for the UWM physical sciences 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.

UWM Physical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from UWM. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.

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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, 82% 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 physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 9
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

UWM Physical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

Physical Sciences Majors

Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 24
Geological & Earth Sciences 22
Physics 16
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 6

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 345
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 174
Architecture & Related Services 102
Natural Resources & Conservation 83
Mathematics & Statistics 29

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