We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UWM. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UWM among the top schools in the country for multi / interdisciplinary studies, ranked #475 out of 878 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 475 of 878 |
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Wisconsin | 11 of 17 |
| Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 56 of 124 |
The following degree levels are offered in multi / interdisciplinary studies at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Certificate | 10 |
| Master’s | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
The multi / interdisciplinary studies field at UWM includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee conferred 79 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
UWM holds a strong position among schools offering multi / interdisciplinary studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,269 a year. This is lower than $56,986, the median for all majors at UWM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UWM, multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates take on a median debt of $27,115 in student loans. This is higher 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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In the most recent graduating class, 27% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM were White. Roughly 67% 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 multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 10 certificate degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
UWM is not currently ranked for multi / interdisciplinary studies at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of multi / interdisciplinary studies certificate degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of multi / interdisciplinary studies certificate degree graduates at UWM are White. Approximately 70% 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 multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at UWM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 19 |