Biology is a popular choice for students preparing for careers in health care, especially those going on to medical, veterinary and other professional schools. Our students have pursued graduate studies at places like the Medical College of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.

When the ability to communicate is disrupted, every aspect of daily life is affected. As a communication sciences and disorders specialist, you’ll learn to help others manage communication disorders and communicate more effectively. Some graduates work with clients who have conditions such as stuttering, delayed language development, and voice or articulation problems. Others evaluate people’s hearing and prescribe hearing aids or assistive listening devices. 

Our bachelor’s program provides a strong foundation for graduate studies leading to licensure as a speech-language pathologist, an audiologist or vocational rehabilitation counselor. Our master’s program prepares students to work as speech-language pathologists. Some highlights of our master’s program include: 

• A year of hands-on experience in our on-campus clinic, serving diverse clients with a range of conditions.
• Two full-semester internship placements in the community.
• The opportunity to work alongside faculty on meaningful research.
• Over 90% of students pass the Praxis Examination for Speech-Language Pathology on their first try, with a 100% pass rate overall.
• The field of speech-language pathology is expected to grow 19% from 2022 to 2032, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• All students who wish to are able to find a job in the field within a year of graduation.

Health care organizations need strong leaders and skilled managers. As a health care administrator, you’ll gain a solid background in finance, information systems, strategic planning, human resource management and marketing while developing the leadership skills — such as diplomacy and change management — that are essential to success. 

With experience and an advanced degree, you can even move into executive management positions. Some highlights include: 

• Preparation for your entry into the health care industry, the largest and fastest-changing industry in the U.S.
• Access to internships at leading local and national health care organizations.
• Connections with students, professionals and leaders in the field through networking opportunities.
• Our bachelor’s program is the only health care administration degree program in Wisconsin certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.
• The median salary for medical and service managers in 2023 was $110,680 per year, although earnings vary by type and size of the facility, as well as the manager’s level of responsibility.

Our nursing programs prepare you to be a science-based, compassionate nurse. Whether you’re earning your bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, you’ll be equipped to take on leadership roles and provide exceptional care in a variety of health care settings.

Plus, our bachelor’s program is ranked in the top 11% of nearly 700 nursing bachelor’s programs reviewed by U.S. News & World Report. Other highlights of our programs include:

• The largest nursing program in Wisconsin. 
• Our graduates pass the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) that’s required to become a registered nurse at a 95% rate on the first try.
• By the time you graduate, you’ll have completed at least 720 hours of clinical work.
• Our graduate programs are ranked in the top 100 by U.S. News and World Report.
• Partnerships with 160+ clinical agencies, including nationally ranked hospitals like Advocate Aurora Health and Children’s Wisconsin.

As a public health professional, you’ll work to make the world healthier, more equitable and more social-justice oriented. Our graduates go on to work in a vast array of fields, including community health, public policy, biostatistics, epidemiology and environmental health.

Highlights of our programs include:

• Learn from world-class instructors at Wisconsin’s only accredited college dedicated to public health.
• Gain the skills to tackle big-picture problems like chronic disease, climate change, food insecurity, health equity and more.
• Improve the health of entire communities and learn to prevent disease before it starts.
• Be prepared to launch your career in a variety of settings, such as local and state government agencies, health care organizations, nonprofits and academic institutions.