Below are the key facts about this program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Wisconsin-Madison as a strong choice for child development & family studies, placing at #6 out of 423 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level available for child development & family studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 148 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 148 bachelor’s degrees in child development & family studies.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for child development & family studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Child Development & Family Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison report a median salary of $46,149 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, child development & family studies students borrow a median amount of $21,250 in student loans. This is below $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, 8% of child development & family studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of child development & family studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Approximately 66% 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 child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 115 bachelor’s completions in human development and family studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 96% to women and 4% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 33 bachelor’s degrees in family and community services in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Child Development & Family Studies | 1 |