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Astrophysics at University of Wisconsin - Madison

26 Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Overall Quality
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astrophysical sciences.

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Astrophysics Degrees Available at UW - Madison

UW - Madison Astrophysical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UW - Madison was ranked #4 on College Factual's Best Schools for astrophysical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 1
Best Astrophysics Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 2
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 3
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 3
Best Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 3
Best Astrophysics Schools 4
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 4
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (With Aid) 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (With Aid) 4
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics 6
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astrophysics Graduates 6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 6
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 7
Highest Paid Astrophysics Graduates 9

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in astrophysics. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.

UW - Madison Astrophysical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astrophysical sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.

UW - Madison Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in astrophysical sciences from UW - Madison. About 85% were men and 15% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 astrophysical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 16
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
Astronomy 4

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