by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 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 social sciences, coming in at #28 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 28 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 106 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,117 |
| Certificate | 270 |
| Master’s | 224 |
| Doctoral | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate | 26 |
This social sciences area of study at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 804 |
| Political Science and Government | 393 |
| Criminology | 190 |
| Sociology | 129 |
| Geography and Cartography | 124 |
| Anthropology | 49 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13 |
| Archeology | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 224 master’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 33 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,635 | $52,332 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 68% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 153 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 69 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 45% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 26 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Wisconsin-Madison holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 88% 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 graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 Social Sciences | 1,117 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 270 |