History at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
If you plan to study history, take a look at what University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.UWM is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a total student population of 24,565.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in History section at the bottom of this page.
UWM History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
UWM History Rankings
There were 5 students who received their doctoral degrees in history, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
History Student Demographics at UWM
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
UWM History Master’s Program

Of the students who received a history master's degree from UWM, 67% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in history.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 6 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within History
The following history concentations are available at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
History | 27 |
Related Majors
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- Communication & Journalism
- English Language & Literature
Careers That History Grads May Go Into
A degree in history can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for WI, the home state for University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
Occupation | Jobs in WI | Average Salary in WI |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 20,070 | $58,360 |
Managers | 12,400 | $85,050 |
History Professors | 340 | $80,590 |
Curators | 210 | $50,610 |
Archivists | 90 | $47,800 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Freekee under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.