by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Wisconsin-Madison highly for geography & cartography, placing at #5 out of 112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 5 of 112 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 3 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 10 |
The following degree levels are available for geography & cartography at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 26 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 55 bachelor’s degrees in geography & cartography.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for geography & cartography at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Geography & Cartography graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $49,762 a year. This is lower than $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, geography & cartography students accumulate a median of $20,250 in student loans. This is lower than $21,813, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,273 | $40,506 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of geography & cartography bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of geography & cartography bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. About 84% 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 geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 34 bachelor’s completions in geography in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 21 bachelor’s completions in geographic information science and cartography recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 34 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 26 |
