by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Wisconsin-Madison highly for physical sciences, placing at #69 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 69 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Wisconsin | 2 of 10 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 188 |
| Certificate | 21 |
| Master’s | 115 |
| Doctoral | 119 |
This physical sciences area of study at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 195 |
| Physics | 128 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 43 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 39 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 38 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 188 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,459 a year. This is higher than $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,761 in student loans. This is above $21,813, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 61% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Approximately 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 21 certificate degrees in physical sciences.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 95% of physical sciences certificate degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences certificate degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Approximately 71% 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 certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 115 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 119 |
