by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #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 physical sciences, placing at #63 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 63 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Wisconsin | 2 of 10 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 of 63 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 188 |
| Certificate | 21 |
| Master’s | 115 |
| Doctoral | 119 |
This physical sciences area of study at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 195 |
| Physics | 128 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 43 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 39 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 38 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 115 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 33 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,635 | $52,332 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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Among recent graduates, 57% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Roughly 53% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 119 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
In the most recent graduating class, 59% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. About 61% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 188 |
| Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 21 |