by our College Data Analytics TeamPhysical Sciences is a program of study at University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school offers a bachelor’s degree in the area. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in physical sciences, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical sciences majors, UW - Madison came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,548 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $386 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,273 | $37,161 |
| Fees | $1,469 | $1,469 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,200 | $12,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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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.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in physical sciences in 2019-2020, 30.3% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 43.0%.
Around 11.3% of physical sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at UW - Madison in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 31%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 170 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 40 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 18 |
| Chemistry | 76 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 43 |
| Physics | 61 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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