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, and more. We've also included details on how UWM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in urban studies.
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The urban studies major at UWM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Urban 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 9 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in urban studies from UWM. This makes it the #10 most popular school for urban studies master’s degree candidates in 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. 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 |
Learn more about UWM tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of urban studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% 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 bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UWM does not offer an online option for its urban 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in urban studies from UWM. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| Economics | 57 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.