by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UWM ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #4 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from UWM. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UWM. About 89% were men and 11% were women.
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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UWM in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 24 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
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