Social Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is in Milwaukee, WI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Online coursework is an option 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.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #9 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #15 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #42 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #79 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #440 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #691 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #42 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #79 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #440 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #691 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,204 |
| 2 years | $36,223 |
| 3 years | $42,169 |
| 4 years | $47,161 |
| 5 years | $54,741 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee take home a median $47,161, compared with $56,986 for all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at $26,200.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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
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