Milwaukee is located on the shores of Lake Michigan in southeastern Wisconsin. Home to many ethnic and entertainment festivals, as well as several breweries, Milwaukee is a mix of the old and the new – and one of the best places in the nation to go to college. For those who appreciate art, Milwaukee features two theater districts and several museums and historical attractions... to learn more, check out our Guide to Milwaukee Colleges & Universities.
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Advertising - Research, Media Services, Copywriter...
Art - Photography, Print-making, Art Restoration courses...
Broadcasting - Script writer, TV producer, On-Air Reporter...
Business - Accounting, Banking, Non-profit Administration...
Computer/IT - Video Game Design, IT Degree Programs...
Cosmetology - Cosmetology Schools & Programs...
Culinary - Appetizers, Baking, Hospitality...
Dental - Dental Assisting, Careers in Dentistry...
Engineering - Engineering Schools & Programs...
Environmental - Environmental Justice, History, Literature...
Fashion - Education and Careers in Fashion Design...
Film & Video - Lighting, Principle Photography, Film...
Graphic Design - Desktop Publishing, Creative Layouts...
Health/Medical - Physician's Assistant, Anesthesiologist...
Interior Design - Environmental Interior Design...
Language - Latin, Bulgarian, Chinese, Cultural Studies...
Law - Intellectual Property Law, Child Welfare Law...
Nursing - Adult Care, Nurse Practitioner, Gerontology...
Performing Arts - Dance, Stage Performance, Director...
Photography - Cinematography, Digital Photography...
Psychology - School Psychologist and Other Degrees...
Veterinary - Veterinary Schools & Programs...
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| Milwaukee Education Highlights |
- The Milwaukee area has more colleges, and college students, than anywhere else in Wisconsin
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Milwaukee is the sixth-largest metro area for colleges
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There are 15 universities & colleges in area
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Ranked in top 20 for entrepreneurs
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Largest united performing arts campaign in the U.S. is found here
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19% are employed in manufacturing; national average is 12.3%
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Diverse economic environment ensures that there are jobs for every major, and plenty of people to learn new things from
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Over ¼ of Milwaukeeans are employed in the farming, forestry and fishing sectors
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Male to female ratio is 47.8% male to 52.2% female
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Racially diverse: 50% White, 37.3% Black, 12% Hispanic (2000)
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