by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at UWM. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UWM highly for social sciences, placing at #651 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 651 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Wisconsin | 15 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 73 of 106 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 146 |
| Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
This social sciences field at UWM covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 52 |
| Economics | 46 |
| Political Science and Government | 46 |
| Anthropology | 28 |
| Geography and Cartography | 14 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 13 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 37 master’s degrees in social sciences.
UWM ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 210 |
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UWM are White. Roughly 68% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee handed out 15 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
UWM is not yet ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 47% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UWM were White. About 53% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee handed out 8 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
UWM is not yet ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at UWM were White. Roughly 62% 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 graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UWM. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 146 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 5 |