by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Degrees are awarded 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:
College Factual ranks University of Wisconsin-Madison among the top schools in the country for ethnic studies, coming in at #59 out of 124 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 59 of 124 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 9 |
Here is each degree level granted in ethnic studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Certificate | 493 |
| Master’s | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 47 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for ethnic studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
Ethnic Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $45,721 a year. This is lower than $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, ethnic studies students accumulate a median of $19,750 in student loans. This is lower than $21,813, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,273 | $40,506 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 60% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 37 bachelor’s completions in women’s studies in the most recent reporting year — 97% to women and 3% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 7 bachelor’s degrees in hispanic-american, puerto rican, and mexican-american/chicano studies recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in african-american/black studies in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 493 certificate degrees in ethnic studies.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is not yet ranked for ethnic studies at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 13% of ethnic studies certificate degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies certificate degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Roughly 58% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 285 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 33 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 176 certificate degrees in disability studies in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (84%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 145 certificate degrees in women’s studies recently — 97% to women and 3% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 58 certificate completions in asian-american studies in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (79%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 53 certificate degrees in hispanic-american, puerto rican, and mexican-american/chicano studies in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (87%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 18 certificate degrees in folklore studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 18 certificate degrees in american indian/native american studies in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 13 certificate completions in gay/lesbian studies recently — 77% to women and 23% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (77%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 12 certificate degrees in african-american/black studies in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (58%).
This program is also offered 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 Ethnic Studies | 2 |
