by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UWM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UWM as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #430 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 430 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Wisconsin | 10 of 10 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 55 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
The physical sciences field at UWM covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 22 |
| Physics | 22 |
| Chemistry | 17 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UWM holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 10 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 55 |
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,899 a year. This is lower than $56,986, the median for all majors at UWM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UWM, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,827, the typical median for all majors at UWM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 80% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM were White. Roughly 80% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UWM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 20 |
