Physical Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sits in Milwaukee, WI.
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Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Among 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) studied exclusively online and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #37 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #283 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #326 of 532 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #37 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #283 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #326 of 532 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,984 |
| 2 years | $34,056 |
| 3 years | $40,729 |
| 4 years | $51,899 |
| 5 years | $65,725 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee report median earnings of $51,899, compared with $56,986 for all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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.