by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UWM. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in area studies at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 3 |
| Certificate | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
UWM has not been ranked for area studies at the bachelor’s level.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UWM, area studies students accumulate a median of $25,788 in student loans. This is lower than $26,827, the typical median for all majors at UWM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,091 | $20,772 |
| Fees | $1,626 | $1,626 |
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Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in area studies from UWM were women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM are Hispanic or Latino. About 33% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UWM conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in latin american and caribbean studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee handed out 19 certificate degrees in area studies.
UWM is not yet ranked for area studies at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 37% of area studies certificate degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of area studies certificate degree graduates at UWM were White. Roughly 47% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UWM awarded 10 certificate degrees in asian studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).
UWM awarded 5 certificate completions in latin american and caribbean studies in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
UWM granted 3 certificate degrees in spanish and iberian studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).
UWM conferred 1 certificate completion in near and middle eastern studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at UWM. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Area Studies | 1 |