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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Reviews

Based on 40 Reviews
2200 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee, WI
College Review
Career PreparationB+
Students and CultureA-
FacilitiesA-
Activities and GroupsB+
A-
Excellent
Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
African-American/black Studies
3
Anthropology
41
15
3
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
1
Comparative Literature
2
Educational Psychology
60
13
History, General
63
26
0
International/global Studies
44
Jewish/judaic Studies
5
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
4
Library and Information Science
129
Linguistics
22
1
0
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
36
1
Philosophy
18
8
Political Science and Government, General
50
4
0
Psychology, General
239
16
9
Public Administration
11
Religion/religious Studies
14
School Psychology
2
Social Sciences, Other
16
Social Work
127
120
1
Sociology
59
4
Urban Studies/affairs
6
1
Women's Studies
8
5
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
108
Business Administration and Management, General
98
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
138
Economics, General
61
19
8
Finance, General
245
Human Resources Development
75
Marketing/marketing Management, General
272
Non-Profit/public/organizational Management
13
Operations Management and Supervision
128
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Applied Mathematics, General
3
Applied Mathematics, Other
0
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
10
6
Art Teacher Education
8
0
Art/art Studies, General
129
5
Curriculum and Instruction
36
Education, General
194
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
57
English Language and Literature, General
78
11
15
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
0
0
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
20
French Language and Literature
13
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
2
Italian Language and Literature
5
Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies
2
Music Teacher Education
3
Russian Language and Literature
0
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
15
Spanish Language and Literature
26
2
Special Education and Teaching, General
4
10
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
114
8
8
Urban Education and Leadership
44
10
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Athletic Training/trainer
6
Audiology/audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist
22
30
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
64
8
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
0
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
3
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/management
45
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
88
8
Medical Informatics
4
2
Nursing Practice
15
Nutrition Sciences
3
Occupational Therapy/therapist
28
32
Physical Therapy/therapist
21
Public Health, General
18
Public Health, Other
2
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
213
18
12
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Architecture
77
50
5
City/urban, Community and Regional Planning
20
Civil Engineering, General
55
Computer Engineering, General
9
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
51
Engineering
80
22
Environmental Science
64
Industrial Engineering
19
Manufacturing Engineering
0
Materials Engineering
14
Mechanical Engineering
74
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Actuarial Science
15
Biochemistry
37
Biology/biological Sciences, General
103
5
6
Chemistry, General
4
5
12
Chemistry, Other
2
Geography
16
4
4
Geology/earth Science, General
17
8
0
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
9
Mathematics, General
18
15
10
Meteorology
6
Microbiology, General
13
Physics, General
9
4
5
Zoology/animal Biology
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences, General
0
0
Computer Science
43
16
Information Science/studies
123
6
Management Information Systems, General
73
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Dance, General
19
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
29
Film/cinema/video Studies
60
Music, General
28
30
Visual and Performing Arts, General
14
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
149
9
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Mass Communication/media Studies
133
12
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
13
1
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Information Science/studies
Library and Information Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

School Accreditation Information
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs (College of Health Sciences)
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Department of Biomedical Sciences)
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
English Language
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
Alumni & Student Reviews
B+ Great
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 10 Reviews
Alumni
Mass Communcations, Class of 1988
Nothing
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Electrical Engineer, Class of 2003
Small class sizes, solid equipment and labs to work in, social gatherings, job fairs etc
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BBA, Class of 1988
I did not find the school helpful in this regard
Rated January 2016
Alumni
bfa tech theatre, ba 2d art, Class of 2012
there is a career class
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2012
Career connection center, open / on-campus interviews
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Biology, Class of 1998
on line access
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Political Science/International Studies, Class of 2014
Networking events by each school, athletics programs, alumni. Internship opportunities are also available for each major and your adviser works to make sure you are ready for the working world.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Master of Public Administration, Class of 1999
Organizations, online resources, internships
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS-Architectural Studies, Class of 1997
Job fair/career day
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Political Science , Class of 2006
Some student groups.
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 10 Reviews
Alumni
Mass Communcations, Class of 1988
It is a commuter school. Very little school culture
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Electrical Engineer, Class of 2003
Open and accepting
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BBA, Class of 1988
Primarily commuters.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
bfa tech theatre, ba 2d art, Class of 2012
fun
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2012
Healthy mix between all background types
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Biology, Class of 1998
urban
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Political Science/International Studies, Class of 2014
It has recently switched over from a commuter school to a school that has its own identity. Each school is very unique and has different teaching practices. The athletics programs are also great for making sure that students feel included.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Master of Public Administration, Class of 1999
A bit more a of commuter school, though it does have dorms.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS-Architectural Studies, Class of 1997
Good mix but mostly a commuter school.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Political Science , Class of 2006
Diverse and laid back.
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 10 Reviews
Alumni
Mass Communcations, Class of 1988
Didn't use dorms, dining halls. Classrooms were adequate.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Electrical Engineer, Class of 2003
Good well maintained, up to date
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BBA, Class of 1988
It was very long ago, and there was one computer lab that was always busy. Classrooms were often very large lecture halls. I cannot comment on dining halls or dorms.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
bfa tech theatre, ba 2d art, Class of 2012
not bad, easy to use, clean, well maintained, fairly new
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2012
Multiple buildings containing classrooms, one main/larger dorm of 3 towers, a huge, sprawling student union center that includes 3 separate computer lab areas. Dining hall in dorm towers as well as student union, coffeeshops in a couple of other buildings.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Biology, Class of 1998
above average, good T1 connection
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Political Science/International Studies, Class of 2014
The facilities vary between needing updates and being newly remodeled. The remodeled sections are fantastic and very innovative. Overall they are good!
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Master of Public Administration, Class of 1999
Good
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS-Architectural Studies, Class of 1997
Great, like new
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Political Science , Class of 2006
Mix of modern with some outdated facilities but overall innovative.
Rated January 2016
B+ Great
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 10 Reviews
Alumni
Mass Communcations, Class of 1988
No idea
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Electrical Engineer, Class of 2003
Intermural sports
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BBA, Class of 1988
N/A
Rated January 2016
Alumni
bfa tech theatre, ba 2d art, Class of 2012
good question
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2012
Not sure
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Biology, Class of 1998
lots of clubs and activities
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Political Science/International Studies, Class of 2014
Athletics
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Master of Public Administration, Class of 1999
I don't know.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS-Architectural Studies, Class of 1997
Basketball games
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Political Science , Class of 2006
I don't know of anything that is unique compared to other schools.
Rated January 2016