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. In addition, we cover how UWM ranks in comparison to other schools with materials engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Materials Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,164 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $66,522 for all materials engineering students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, materials engineering students borrow a median amount of $29,750 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,662 for all materials engineering majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in materials engineering from UWM in 2021, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 96 |
| General Engineering | 88 |
| Civil Engineering | 60 |
| Electrical Engineering | 50 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 26 |
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