Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 195 Associate, 3,667 Bachelor's, 1,123 Master's, 144 Doctorate (research), 53 Doctorate (professional), 134 Post-BS Certificate, and 15 Post-MS Certificate were awareded by UWM.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Associate11195
Bachelor's8723,667
Master's6801,123
Doctorate (research)360144
Doctorate (professional)2053
Post-BS Certificate350134
Post-MS Certificate6015
Total27435,718

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Certificate Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
International Business/Trade/Commerce$40,600
Visual and Performing Arts$35,600
Associate Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies$25,500
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Electrical and Electronics Engineering$67,800
Mechanical Engineering$64,400
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$62,800
Business Administration and Management$60,900
Curriculum and Instruction$49,800
Architecture$49,200
Social Work$46,300

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
AssociateBachelor'sPost-graduateMaster'sDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at UWM by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Doctorate (Practice)Post-Bachelor'sPost-Master's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 195 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)195-
Total195
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 50 completers$26,600
Environmental Science50-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 82 completers-
Architecture82$39,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 7 completers-
Latin American and Caribbean Studies1-
African-American/Black Studies0$28,900
Women's Studies6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 194 completers$32,700
Speech Communication and Rhetoric98$32,700
Mass Communication/Media Studies94-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies 6 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 269 completers-
Information Science/Studies163$46,200
Computer Science106$51,500
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 242 completers$37,500
Education161$37,500
Urban Education and Leadership44-
Special Education and Teaching15-
Art Teacher Education15-
Music Teacher Education7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 290 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering26-
Civil Engineering63$54,500
Computer Engineering13-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering43$67,800
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering1-
Materials Engineering9-
Mechanical Engineering115$64,400
Industrial Engineering20-
Manufacturing Engineering0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 25 completers-
Linguistics7-
Comparative Literature1-
Russian Language and Literature0-
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1-
French Language and Literature3$30,600
Italian Language and Literature1-
Spanish Language and Literature7-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 48 completers$25,300
English Language and Literature48$25,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 0 completers$28,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0$28,500
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 138 completers$27,000
Biology/Biological Sciences98$27,000
Biochemistry29-
Microbiology6-
Neuroscience5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 15 completers$52,700
Mathematics13$52,700
Applied Mathematics2-
Applied Mathematics (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 35 completers-
Nutrition Sciences6-
International/Global Studies24$30,200
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)5$30,900
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 58 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science58-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 17 completers-
Philosophy9-
Religion/Religious Studies6$22,700
Jewish/Judaic Studies2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 27 completers-
Meteorology1-
Chemistry6$36,600
Chemistry (other)0-
Geology/Earth Science14-
Physics6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 257 completers$28,800
Psychology257$28,800
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 136 completers$36,500
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies136-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 74 completers-
Social Work74$32,200
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 155 completers-
Anthropology18$25,800
Economics36$43,200
Geography9$28,900
Political Science and Government51$30,500
Sociology32$29,600
Urban Studies/Affairs9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 249 completers$31,200
Dance12-
Design and Visual Communications9-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts28$17,400
Film/Cinema/Video Studies80$20,300
Art/Art Studies86$26,800
Art History, Criticism and Conservation14-
Music20-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 517 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist24-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management30$36,200
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management0-
Athletic Training/Trainer0-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist173-
Public Health12-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist34-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse244$59,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 743 completers$36,900
Business/Commerce1$36,900
Operations Management and Supervision96-
Accounting63$47,500
Finance195$43,000
Human Resources Development70-
Management Information Systems45$50,800
Actuarial Science7-
Marketing/Marketing Management266$40,000
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 33 completers-
History33$31,300
Total3,667
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 30 completers-
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management30-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 8 completers-
Architecture0$49,200
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning3-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 5 completers-
African-American/Black Studies3-
Women's Studies2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 7 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric3-
Mass Communication/Media Studies4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 62 completers-
Information Technology25-
Information Science/Studies20-
Computer Science17-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 121 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction46$49,800
Educational Leadership and Administration47$45,900
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education20-
Special Education and Teaching8-
Art Teacher Education0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 35 completers-
Engineering35-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 18 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures4-
Linguistics3-
Language Interpretation and Translation4-
Applied Linguistics2-
Spanish Language and Literature5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 12 completers-
English Language and Literature12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 0 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Library Science 96 completers$41,200
Library and Information Science96$41,200
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 9 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences9-
Biostatistics0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 8 completers-
Mathematics8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 10 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 6 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 9 completers-
Philosophy9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 11 completers-
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology4-
Chemistry1-
Geology/Earth Science5-
Physics1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 100 completers-
Psychology7-
School Psychology21-
Educational Psychology72-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 5 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 149 completers-
Public Administration9-
Social Work140$46,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 35 completers-
Anthropology7-
Economics0-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics10-
Geography2-
Political Science and Government3-
Sociology2-
Urban Studies/Affairs3-
Social Sciences (other)8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 28 completers-
Visual and Performing Arts0-
Dance5-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production4-
Art/Art Studies4-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation5-
Music10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 148 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist32-
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management14-
Athletic Training/Trainer10-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist7-
Public Health36$43,200
Occupational Therapy/Therapist32-
Medical Informatics14-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse3$62,800
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 199 completers-
Business Administration and Management19$60,900
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management5-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)10-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)165-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 12 completers-
History12-
Total1,123
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 2 completers-
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 1 completers-
Architecture1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 1 completers-
African-American/Black Studies1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 2 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 3 completers-
Information Science/Studies3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 8 completers-
Urban Education and Leadership8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 20 completers-
Engineering19-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 6 completers-
Linguistics6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 15 completers-
English Language and Literature15-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 9 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences9-
Epidemiology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 4 completers-
Mathematics4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 0 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 1 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 25 completers-
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology1-
Chemistry17-
Geology/Earth Science2-
Physics5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 12 completers-
Psychology3-
Educational Psychology9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 1 completers-
Social Work1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 15 completers-
Anthropology5-
Economics0-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics2-
Geography3-
Political Science and Government1-
Sociology2-
Urban Studies/Affairs2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 14 completers-
Public Health4-
Public Health (other)0-
Medical Informatics2-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse4-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 5 completers-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 0 completers-
History0-
Total144
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 53 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist23-
Nursing Practice30-
Total53
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 0 completers-
Aquaculture0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 1 completers-
Asian Studies/Civilization0-
Near and Middle Eastern Studies1-
Latin American and Caribbean Studies0-
Women's Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 1 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric0-
Health Communication1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 0 completers-
Information Science/Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 13 completers$42,200
Education7$42,200
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration4-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3 completers-
Language Interpretation and Translation3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Library Science 0 completers-
Library and Information Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 11 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution0-
Gerontology6-
Museology/Museum Studies4-
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology0-
Dispute Resolution1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 0 completers-
Social Work (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 23 completers-
Criminology0-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics2-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography21-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 3 completers-
Digital Arts0-
Music3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 70 completers-
Health and Wellness56-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor10-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 9 completers-
Business/Commerce2-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management5-
Investments and Securities1-
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Real Estate1-
Taxation0-
Total134
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 0 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 15 completers-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing0-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing12-
Clinical Nurse Specialist0-
Nursing Practice3-
Total15