Median Earnings (1yr)
$32,875
5th percentile
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all history masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

History masters's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee$32,875
National Median$44,930

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.