by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in genetics at University of Wisconsin-Madison. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Wisconsin-Madison highly for genetics, ranked #9 out of 42 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Schools | 9 of 42 |
| Best Genetics Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 1 |
| Best Genetics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 9 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in genetics at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 105 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 25 master’s degrees in genetics.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for genetics at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Genetics Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,635 | $52,332 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of genetics master’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of genetics master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Approximately 48% 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 master’s in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 8 master’s degrees in human/medical genetics in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 5 master’s degrees in plant genetics in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 13 doctoral degrees in genetics.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for genetics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
Among recent graduates, 54% of genetics doctoral degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of genetics doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. About 69% 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 doctoral in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 7 doctoral completions in plant genetics in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Genetics | 105 |