Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in general psychology.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison is in the top 5% of the country for general psychology. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 1,081 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 548 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $52,087 a year. This is below $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, general psychology students accumulate a median of $21,215 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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Among recent graduates, 20% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Roughly 68% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 370 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 38 |
Here are the demographics of the general psychology majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
This general psychology program at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 548 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 548 completions in psychology, general recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).