by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Wisconsin-Madison stacks up against peers offering ethnic studies.
Jump to any of the following sections:
University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks competitively among schools offering ethnic studies. In particular, it placed #56 out of 103 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Value Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 |
| Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 47 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Ethnic Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $45,721 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, ethnic studies students accumulate a median of $19,750 in student loans. This is lower than $21,813, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,273 | $40,506 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
Read more about University of Wisconsin-Madison tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 11% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 60% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in ethnic studies from University of Wisconsin-Madison were women.
The largest share of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Approximately 100% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the ethnic studies majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The ethnic studies program at University of Wisconsin-Madison breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 184 |
| Disability Studies | 176 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 60 |
| Asian-American Studies | 58 |
| Folklore Studies | 18 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 18 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 15 |
| Gay/Lesbian Studies | 13 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 184 completions in women’s studies in the most recent reporting year — 97% to women and 3% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 176 completions in disability studies in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (84%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 60 completions in hispanic-american, puerto rican, and mexican-american/chicano studies in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (88%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 58 degrees in asian-american studies recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (79%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 18 completions in folklore studies recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 18 completions in american indian/native american studies recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 15 degrees in african-american/black studies recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (60%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 13 degrees in gay/lesbian studies recently — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).