by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UWM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UWM as a strong choice for public & social service, placing at #334 out of 861 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in public & social service at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 135 |
The public & social service field at UWM covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 181 |
| Public Administration | 10 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
UWM is in the top 10% of the country for public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,757 a year. This is below $56,986, the median for all majors at UWM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UWM, public & social service students borrow a median amount of $29,610 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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Among recent graduates, 11% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM were White. About 54% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 2 certificate degrees in public & social service.
UWM is not yet ranked for public & social service at the certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a certificate degree in public & social service from UWM identified as women.
The largest share of public & social service certificate degree graduates at UWM were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at UWM. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 135 |
