by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Wisconsin-Madison highly for social sciences, coming in at #48 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 48 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,117 |
| Certificate | 270 |
| Master’s | 224 |
| Doctoral | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate | 26 |
This social sciences area of study at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 804 |
| Political Science and Government | 393 |
| Criminology | 190 |
| Sociology | 129 |
| Geography and Cartography | 124 |
| Anthropology | 49 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13 |
| Archeology | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 1,117 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $63,795 a year. This is lower than $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Wisconsin-Madison, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $20,115 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, 56% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of social sciences 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 65 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 734 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 158 |
| Other Races | 72 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 270 certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Wisconsin-Madison has not been ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Approximately 65% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 176 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 224 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 26 |
