Below are the key facts about this program at UWM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #14 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UWM as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #747 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 747 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Wisconsin | 15 of 27 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 95 of 179 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 138 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at UWM includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee handed out 138 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UWM ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,377 a year. This is below $56,986, the median for all majors at UWM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UWM, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $25,612 in student loans. This is lower than $26,827, the typical median for all majors at UWM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,091 | $20,772 |
| Fees | $1,626 | $1,626 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM are White. Roughly 59% of graduates 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 2 certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UWM is not yet ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of biological & biomedical sciences certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences certificate degree graduates at UWM are White. About 100% of graduates 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 certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UWM. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 9 |