Below are the key facts about graduate study in economics at UWM. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UWM among the top schools in the country for economics, coming in at #403 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 403 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Wisconsin | 8 of 8 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 49 of 57 |
The following degree levels are granted in economics at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee handed out 5 master’s degrees in economics.
UWM is not currently ranked for economics at the master’s level.
Every one of the 5 students who graduated with a master’s degree in economics from UWM identified as men.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at UWM are White. Approximately 60% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UWM conferred 5 master’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 5 doctoral degrees in economics.
UWM has not been ranked for economics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 80% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at UWM are Non-Resident Alien. About 60% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UWM awarded 5 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (60%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UWM. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 36 |