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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical sciences majors, UW - Madison came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 167 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 208 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 85 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UW - Madison. This makes it the #13 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 89 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Learn more about UW - Madison tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 167 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UW - Madison. About 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Madison Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from UW - Madison. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 171 |
| Physics | 98 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 49 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 35 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,578 |
| Engineering | 1,571 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 596 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 485 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 397 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.