by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UWM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UWM among the top schools in the country for health professions, ranked #1,032 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,032 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Wisconsin | 23 of 50 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 125 of 366 |
The table below lists every degree level available for health professions at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 419 |
| Certificate | 40 |
| Master’s | 175 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 105 |
| Professional Certificate | 10 |
This health professions field at UWM covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 419 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
UWM is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at UWM report a median salary of $72,092 a year. This is above $56,986, the median for all majors at UWM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UWM, health professions students accumulate a median of $27,283 in student loans. This is above $26,827, the typical median for all majors at UWM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,091 | $20,772 |
| Fees | $1,626 | $1,626 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM are White. Roughly 69% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 290 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 40 certificate degrees in health professions.
UWM has not been ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of health professions certificate degree graduates at UWM were White. Approximately 72% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UWM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 175 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Health Professions | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 105 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 10 |
