Below are the key facts about this program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level available for astronomy & astrophysics at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, astronomy & astrophysics students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $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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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Approximately 73% 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 astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in astrophysics in the latest year of data — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 7 |