Exactly 250 of the 710 liberal arts professionals employed in Wisconsin, work in Milwaukee. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of liberal arts professionals in Milwaukee has shrunk by 39%. Overall employment in Milwaukee has increased.

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• Light Blue: Liberal Arts in Milwaukee
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Salaries for liberal arts professionals in Milwaukee have increased. In 2010 liberal arts professionals in Milwaukee reportedly earned an average salary of $68,470 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, liberal arts professionals in Milwaukee made an average salary of $51,810 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee liberal arts professionals earn a median yearly salary of $59,060. The 10% of liberal arts professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $33,940 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $113,250 per year.

On average liberal arts professional salaries in Milwaukee are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.

Many of Milwaukee's liberal arts professionals are graduates of one of the 7 accredited liberal arts schools in the city.

There are a total of 14 degree and certificate programs in liberal arts offered by Milwaukee's liberal arts schools.

Approximately 191 students completed liberal arts courses in 2010.