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, and more. In addition, we cover how UWM ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #224 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #6 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in public health.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in public health from UWM. This makes it the #194 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2021, making the school the #91 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from UWM make a median salary of $43,778 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,402.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students earned a bachelor's degree in public health from UWM. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
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, 56% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in public health from UWM in 2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% 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 master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 316 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 135 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 99 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 51 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 51 |
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