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. We've also included details on how UWM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 54% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from UWM. This makes it the #47 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in ethnic studies in 2021, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ethnic studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWM is $22,829. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,213 for all ethnic studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $27,011 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,404 for all ethnic studies majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
Of the 13 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Ethnic Studies from UWM in 2020-2021, 15% were men and 85% 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, 69% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from UWM. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% 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 master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 22 |
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