by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 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 genetics, ranked #5 out of 34 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Schools | 5 of 34 |
| Best Genetics Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 1 |
| Best Genetics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 9 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in genetics at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 105 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 105 bachelor’s degrees in genetics.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for genetics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
Genetics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $54,177 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, genetics students accumulate a median of $20,000 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, 22% of genetics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of genetics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 79% 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 genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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 Genetics | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Genetics | 13 |
