University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee academics

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is a doctoral-degree granting public research university that consists of 14 colleges and schools, and 70 academic centers, institutes and laboratory facilities. It offers a total of 180 degree programs, including 94 bachelor's, 53 master's and 32 doctorate degrees.[1] The School of Freshwater Sciences is the only graduate school of freshwater science in the U.S. and the third in the world.[2][3][4] The School of Architecture and Urban Planning, the College of Nursing and the College of Health Sciences are the largest in Wisconsin.[5][6]

The university is categorized as an RU/H Research University (high research activity) in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.[7] Per US News & World Report 2012, the University is ranked 121st nationally by America's Best High School guidance counselors as offering the best undergraduate education to their students.[8]

Colleges and schools

Rankings

US News & World Report rankings
Program Ranking Year
Archives and Preservation 9 2009[8]
Biological Sciences 144 2010[8]
Chemistry 107 2010[8]
Clinical Psychology 70 2012[8]
Computer Science 110 2010[8]
Education 67 2012[8]
Engineering 131 2012[8]
English 52 2009[8]
Fine Arts 62 2012[8]
Library and Information Studies 15 2009[8]
Mathematics 104 2010[8]
Nursing 36 2012[8]
Occupational Therapy 28 2008[8]
Part-time M.B.A. 78 2012[8]
Political Science 62 2010[8]
Psychology 103 2009[8]
Physics 102 2010[8]
Physical Therapy 28 2012[8]
Public Affairs 59 2012[8]
Rehabilitation counseling 62 2011[8]
Social Work 52 2012[8]
Speech-Language Pathology 73 2012[8]

Based on the statistical analysis by H.J. Newton, Professor of Statistics at Texas A&M University in 1997 on the National Research Council report issued in 1995, the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee was ranked 72nd among public universities in the U.S. in the NRC Rankings.[9][10] It was also ranked among the top 100 universities in the U.S. by Vanguard College Ranking,[11] 247th by Washington Monthly[12] and one of the best Midwest colleges by Princeton Review.[13] The University ranked 189th in the US by research expenditure in 2007.[14]

The university ranks 98th in the world in the Professional Ranking of World Universities conducted by the École des Mines de Paris in 2011[15] and ranked as one of the top 500 world universities in the Academic Ranking of World Universities compiled by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.[16] The SCImago Institutions Rankings rated UW-Milwaukee 759th among 3,042 universities and research institutions worldwide in term of research output, international collaboration, normalized impact and publication rate in 2011.[17] The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities ranked UW-Milwaukee 200th world wide[18] and 96th in North American.[19]

Programs

References

  1. , University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Retrieved on October 13, 2009.
  2. 1 2 Schools of Freshwater Sciences and Public Health Established
  3. 1 2 A proposed UWM graduate school could make Milwaukee a global leader in freshwater research, Journal Sentinel
  4. 1 2 American Midwest: A Growing Center For Water Investment, NuWire Investor
  5. 1 2 http://www4.uwm.edu/nursing/about/dean_welcome.cfm
  6. 1 2 About CHS Facts & Figures, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
  7. Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, US News & World Report 2012.
  9. A Brief Summary of the NRC Rankings, Texas A&M University
  10. Research-Doctorate Programs in the United States Continuity and Change, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C. 1995
  11. Vanguard College Ranking. Retrieved on June 22, 2008.
  12. "College Guide: National University Rankings". The Washington Monthly. 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-12.
  13. Best Midwest Colleges, Princeton Review
  14. Top American Research Universities, The center for Measuring University Performance
  15. International Professional Ranking of Higher Education Institutions, École des Mines de Paris
  16. Academic Ranking of World Universities, Shahai Jiao Tong University. Retrieved on Nov 21, 2007.
  17. SIR World Report 2011, SCImago Institutions Rankings
  18. Webometrics Ranking of World Universities. Retrieved on November 21, 2007.
  19. Webometrics Ranking of World Universities: US & Cananda
  20. CEAS Faculty With Distinction
  21. A Brief Summary of the NRC Rankings, Texas A&M University
  22. NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: civil engineering, Texas A&M University
  23. NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: Electronic Engineering, Texas A&M University
  24. NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University
  25. NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: Materials science, Texas A&M University
  26. NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University
  27. College of Health Sciences website
  28. NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: Anthropology, Texas A&M University
  29. NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: Economics, Texas A&M University
  30. NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: English, Texas A&M University
  31. Geosciences, Texas A&M University
  32. NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: Geography, Texas A&M University
  33. NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: Physics, Texas A&M University
  34. NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: Political Science, Texas A&M University
  35. "A Global Ranking of Political Science Departments", Simon Hix , Political Studies Review, 2004, vol. 2, issue 3, pages 293-313
  36. Economics research ranking back on top, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
  37. http://www.ngwa.org/information-for/students/Pages/Leading-hydrogeology-programs.aspx
  38. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing
  39. Ranking Tables of NIH funding to Hospitals and Other Health Science Schools,
  40. "University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Helen Bader School of Social Welfare To Receive APHSA 2010 Academic Excellence Award", The American Public Human Services Association
  41. National award to School of Social Welfare, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  42. POINTS OF DISTINCTION, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
  43. About Inova, Peck School of the Arts
  44. The 25 Best Film Schools Rankings, The Hollywood Reporter
  45. School of Architecture and Urban Planning Ranking, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Retrieved on May 27, 2006.
  46. UNESCO implements information ethics and e-government initiative in Africa, UNESCO.ORG
  47. SOIS’s work earns UNESCO praise
  48. UWM Among Top Universities for MIS Research, Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business. Retrieved on April 15, 2007.
  49. http://mays.tamu.edu/mgmt/productivity-rankings/, Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business. Retrieved on March 30, 2009.
  50. North American Rankings - Top 100 Ranking - SOM @ UT Dallas
  51. Top 10 Reasons for SPH at UWM, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
  52. School of Freshwater Sciences: Academics
  53. Great Lakes Water Institute Gives UW Researchers Unique Access to the Study of F resh Waters, Wisconsin Idea, December 1999, Volume 16, No. 3, Page 5.
  54. Organizations and Crew, Wisconsin's Maritime Trails

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