by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. You can study it at the Certificate level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Wisconsin-Madison as a strong choice for public policy, ranked #49 out of 92 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 49 of 92 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 1 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 9 |
The following degree levels are granted in public policy at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 156 |
| Master’s | 32 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 156 certificate degrees in public policy.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is not yet ranked for public policy at the certificate level.
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 |
Learn more about University of Wisconsin-Madison tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 27% of public policy certificate degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of public policy certificate degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 78% 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 102 certificate completions in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 53 certificate completions in health policy analysis in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 1 certificate degree in education policy analysis in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men.
Graduate study is also available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Policy | 32 |