by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with pharmacy programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for pharmacy majors, UW - Madison came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in pharmacy from UW - Madison. This makes it the #33 most popular school for pharmacy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 159 students received their doctoral degrees in pharmacy in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 36 pharmacy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students 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 pharmacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UW - Madison does not offer an online option for its pharmacy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Madison Online Learning page.
The pharmacy program at UW - Madison awarded 17 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students 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 pharmacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pharmacy majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 416 |
| Nursing | 287 |
| Medicine | 173 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 149 |
| Communication Sciences | 146 |
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