by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison is in the top 5% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 1,216 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $58,014 a year. This is lower than $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,579 in student loans. This is below $21,813, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,273 | $40,506 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 135 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 845 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 57 |
| Other Races | 92 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Here are the demographics of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
This biological & biomedical sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Madison breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 506 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 285 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 285 |
| Genetics | 143 |
| Microbiology Science & Immunology | 95 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 91 |
| Zoology | 82 |
| Biotechnology | 47 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 43 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 42 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 31 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 16 |