by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for business administration majors, UW - Madison came in at #31. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 211 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 178 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in business administration from UW - Madison. This makes it the #1,022 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison is $53,294. This is higher than $41,334, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, business administration students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all business administration bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,545.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 211 business administration majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 178 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in business administration from UW - Madison. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 463 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 349 |
| Marketing | 246 |
| General Business/Commerce | 221 |
| Accounting | 219 |
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