by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the 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 #1 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Wisconsin-Madison highly for political science & government, coming in at #46 out of 679 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for political science & government at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 336 |
| Certificate | 39 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 336 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Wisconsin-Madison report a median salary of $56,465 a year. This is below $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $22,000 in student loans. This is higher 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, 44% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Roughly 75% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 253 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 19 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 336 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 39 certificate degrees in political science & government.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is not yet ranked for political science & government at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 49% of political science & government certificate degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government certificate degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Approximately 72% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 23 certificate completions in political science and government, other in the most recent reporting year — 48% to women and 52% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 16 certificate completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 11 |
