University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at a glance

• 16,758

  students enrolled

• 218,647

  alumni, as the college reports

• 5,846

  degrees and certificates a year

• 49%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,014

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,455 in state, $20,455 out of state

• $45,851

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,990

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Milwaukee County, where the college is.

• 898

  open professional jobs

• 79

  entry level

  8 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  37 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Milwaukee County

  2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $62,118

  median household income

  Milwaukee County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, visual & performing arts, which lead to finance (143 open), sales (97 open), operations (157 open), marketing (29 open), human resources (34 open), strategy (5 open).

Hiring most: Michels (38), Molson Coors Beverage (36), Harley-Davidson (33), Accenture (20), Wipfli (16), BDO USA (14), Ascension (13), Regal Rexnord (13).

What they hire for: Engineering (167), Operations (157), Finance (143), Sales (97), Data & Analytics (34), Human Resources (34). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Employ Milwaukee, Workforce Development Board.

• Job Center Central (Maximus)Milwaukee · 414-203-8500 · Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm; Wednesday 8 am - 7 pm
• Milwaukee Job Center CentralMilwaukee · 414-874-0300 · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Wednesdays 8am-7pm
• Milwaukee Southeast Job CenterMilwaukee · 414-389-6607 · Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30pm
• Southeast Wisconsin Job CenterMilwaukee · 414-267-3291 · Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh · 6,877 students

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Common questions

How big is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee enrolls about 16,758 students and is a public 4-year institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awards about 5,846 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

49% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,851 six years after entry and $54,990 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

898 open professional jobs are listed in Milwaukee County, 79 of them entry level and 8 saying no experience is needed. Michels has the most openings.