by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at UWM. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Doctoral 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 physics, coming in at #165 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 165 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Wisconsin | 4 of 6 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 19 of 27 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physics at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee handed out 4 master’s degrees in physics.
UWM is not currently ranked for physics at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at UWM were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 75% 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee handed out 11 doctoral degrees in physics.
UWM is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 2 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at UWM are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 55% 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UWM. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 7 |