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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UWM. This makes it the #173 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #116 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UWM. About 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% 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 bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UWM. About 75% were men and 25% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 24 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Physics | 16 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 365 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 170 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 134 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 66 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 41 |
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