{"id":180,"date":"2021-07-19T11:41:39","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T16:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/?page_id=180"},"modified":"2025-01-30T10:28:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T16:28:08","slug":"points-of-pride","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/points-of-pride\/","title":{"rendered":"Points of Pride"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1 uwm-l-order--last\"><div class=\"uwm-block-otp-nav \"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Points of Pride<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, we take immense pride in our nationally ranked online programs, global reputation and commitment to empowering you to achieve your goals. When you enroll in 51ÁÔÆæ Online, you&#8217;re not just pursuing a degree \u2013 you&#8217;re embarking on a journey with an internationally respected and fully accredited institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">Whether you&#8217;re a working professional seeking career advancement or someone pursuing a new direction, 51ÁÔÆæ Online offers a gateway to realizing your potential. We understand the importance of balancing your academic pursuits with life&#8217;s responsibilities, which is why our programs offer you the freedom to learn online without compromising on quality or support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">With a legacy of pioneering online education, 51ÁÔÆæ Online brings a wealth of research-backed expertise to ensure you have access to the tools and guidance you need to succeed. Together, we\u2019ll navigate challenges, celebrate successes and remain dedicated to your development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-separator size-h1 uwm-u-text--center\" id=\"why-uwm-online\">Nationally Recognized Excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center size-p-lg\">51ÁÔÆæ Online is leading the way in delivering high-quality, student-focused online education. Explore the impressive rankings and accolades that highlight our commitment to your success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock uwm-p-gridblock--5\"><div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  uwm-p-gridblock--stretch\"><button class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-online-bachelors\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-online-bachelors\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\"><span class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/581\/2024\/11\/online-points-of-pride-nationally-ranked-20250129_EH_IMC_MG_1160.jpg\" alt=\"51ÁÔÆæ student working on a laptop at a coffee shop\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\"><strong>#20<\/strong>Nationally ranked for online bachelor&#8217;s<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gold \"><button class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-online-bachelors-veterans\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-online-bachelors-veterans\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\"><span class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span>Nationally ranked<strong>#11<\/strong>for online bachelor&#8217;s for veterans<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gray-dark-gold-text \"><button class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-online-psychology\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-online-psychology\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\"><span class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span>Nationally ranked<strong>#11<\/strong>for online psychology program<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gray-light \"><button class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-library-info-ms\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-library-info-ms\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\"><span class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span>Nationally ranked <strong>#14<\/strong>Library and Information Science MS<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gray-dark-gold-text \"><button class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-health-care-informatics\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-health-care-informatics\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\"><span class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span>Top<strong>20<\/strong>MS in Health Care Informatics<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-online-bachelors\" class=\"hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Best Online Bachelor&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Best online bachelor&#8217;s: 51ÁÔÆæ is ranked 20th nationally<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center size-p-sm\"><strong><em>U.S. News and World Report, 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-online-bachelors-veterans\" class=\"hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Best Online Bachelor&#8217;s for Veterans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Best online bachelor&#8217;s for veterans: 51ÁÔÆæ is ranked 11th nationally<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center size-p-sm\"><strong><em>U.S. News and World Report, 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-online-psychology\" class=\"hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Best Online Psychology Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Best online Psychology program: Ranked 11th nationally<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center size-p-sm\"><strong><em>U.S. News and World Report, 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-library-info-ms\" class=\"hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-library-amp-information-science-ms\">Library &amp; Information Science MS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The 51ÁÔÆæ Library &amp; Information Science master\u2019s program is ranked No. 14 nationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center size-p-sm\"><em>U.S. News &amp; World Report 2017<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-health-care-informatics\" class=\"hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Top 20 Master&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The MS in 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Whether you&#8217;re looking to earn a degree or just enhance your skills, our programs provide the quality instruction and support you need to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mt-20 uwm-u-mb-10 size-h4 uwm-c-link--dark\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/programs\/\">Online Degree &amp; Certificate Programs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 uwm-u-mb-50\">From bachelor&#8217;s to master&#8217;s through to doctoral degrees, we offer numerous fields of study taught by industry experts. Explore our online degree and certificate programs, and take the first step toward advancing your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mt-20 uwm-u-mb-10 size-h4 uwm-c-link--dark\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/non-credit-online-programs\/\">Non-Credit Online Programs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 uwm-u-mb-50\">Our non-credit online courses are perfect for professionals seeking to upskill, gain specialized knowledge or explore new areas of interest without committing to a full degree program. Stay ahead of the curve and enhance your professional development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mt-20 uwm-u-mb-10 size-h4 uwm-c-link--dark\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/cost\/\">Online Cost<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 uwm-u-mb-50\">We understand the importance of affordability and value \u2014 our online programs provide a premier education at a competitive cost. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/cost\/\">Review our transparent online costs<\/a> and discover how 51ÁÔÆæ Online can help you achieve your dreams through financial assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-separator uwm-u-text--center size-h1\">What Our Students Say<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">Hear from real students who have experienced 51ÁÔÆæ Online firsthand. Their stories showcase the quality, support and community here that have helped them accomplish their academic and career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center uwm-u-mb-20 default\">&#8220;The online portion of it is very convenient because it&#8217;s basically when I have time throughout each week. I don&#8217;t have to sit down and schedule a lecture at a certain time \u2013 it&#8217;s when I make time for it. So it is very convenient and ideal for those that want to achieve a degree like this but live in a remote area.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center uwm-u-mb-0 default\"><strong>Kyle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center uwm-u-mt-0\"><em>Peshtigo, Wisconsin<\/em><br><em>Online Master of Social Work<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&#8220;As a military spouse, finding opportunities conducive to military life is challenging. With a completely online program, various courses available, and professors and administrators who recognize that every student\u2019s circumstances are unique, I feel confident in my ability to complete my program. Choosing the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee was one of the best decisions I have made for myself, my family, and our future.&#8221; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ashlee Whitmire<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>California<br>Online Master of Library &amp; Information Science (MLIS)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center uwm-u-mb-20 default\">&#8220;This program gives any person, at any stage of his or her life, not to mention anywhere in the world, the opportunity to fulfill their professional goals.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center uwm-u-mb-0 default\"><strong>Lorena<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center uwm-u-mt-0\"><em>Northern Virginia<\/em><br><em>English to Spanish Translation Master&#8217;s Program<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center uwm-u-mb-20 default\">&#8220;51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s program was recommended to me by a few professional translators I spoke to as the best program they were aware of for providing solid professional training for the translation industry.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center uwm-u-mb-0 default\"><strong>Andrea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center uwm-u-mt-0\"><em>Portland, Oregon<br>German to English Translation Master&#8217;s Program<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center uwm-u-mb-20 default\">&#8220;I chose an online degree program because I\u2019m a working mother. 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