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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general economics majors, UW - Madison came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 624 bachelor's degrees in general economics. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 566 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general economics majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
The general economics program at UW - Madison awarded 624 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 general economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 376 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 157 |
| Other Races | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 239 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 1 |
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