by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UWM ranks in comparison to other schools with education programs.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in general education. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 153 degrees were handed out.
Education majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,801 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,820 for all education bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, education students borrow a median amount of $30,990 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,747 for all education majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the education program at UWM is $192 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
Of the 146 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Education from UWM in 2020-2021, 16% were men and 84% were 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, 78% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 113 |
| Special Education | 49 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 29 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19 |
| Education Philosophy | 9 |
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