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Ethnic Studies at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

If you plan to study Ethnic Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is in Milwaukee, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 ethnic studies degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Among 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Ethnic Studies program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#5 of 5
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#15 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#82 of 142
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#101 of 143

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#5 of 5
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#15 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#82 of 142
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#101 of 143

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#5 of 5
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#15 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#82 of 142
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#101 of 143

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Ethnic Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$22,829
2 years	$28,960
3 years	$35,640
4 years	$42,088
5 years	$50,530

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee take home a median $42,088, compared with $56,986 for all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee stands at $25,730.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are 79% women (26) and 21% men (7).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Of the 9 bachelor’s ethnic studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Black / African American	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, lower than the national average of 66%.*

Ethnic Studies Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Among the 3 master’s ethnic studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, above the national average of 60%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Ethnic Studies Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The Ethnic Studies program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
African American Studies	1
Women’s Studies	18
Gay/Lesbian Studies	11
Other Ethnic Studies	3

Best-Paid Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Those who complete Ethnic Studies program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Ethnic Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.