by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 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 area studies, coming in at #59 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 59 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 1 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 10 |
Here is each degree level granted in area studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Certificate | 96 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,881 a year. This is below $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Wisconsin-Madison, area studies students borrow a median amount of $20,850 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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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Approximately 32% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 16 bachelor’s completions in south asian studies in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (38%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 5 bachelor’s completions in latin american and caribbean studies recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (60%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 4 bachelor’s completions in scandinavian studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 96 certificate degrees in area studies.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is not yet ranked for area studies at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 26% of area studies certificate degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of area studies certificate degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Roughly 64% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 30 certificate completions in european studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 20 certificate completions in african studies in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 14 certificate completions in east asian studies recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (36%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 12 certificate completions in near and middle eastern studies in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 8 certificate completions in russian, central european, east european and eurasian studies in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 5 certificate degrees in scandinavian studies in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 4 certificate degrees in southeast asian studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (75%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 2 certificate completions in south asian studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 1 certificate degree in slavic studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Area Studies | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Area Studies | 3 |
