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 ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with data science programs.
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UW - Madison is in the top 10% of the country for data science. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 34 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Data Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Data Science Schools | 3 |
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
Learn more about UW - Madison tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of data science bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in data science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UW - Madison does not offer an online option for its data science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the data science majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Science | 104 |
| International Studies | 98 |
| Nutrition Science | 68 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 31 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.