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Graduate Education Programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison

215 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in education at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 21 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate Education Rankings

#26 in the U.S.
#1 in Wisconsin
#3 in the Great Lakes Region

By College Factual’s measure, University of Wisconsin-Madison highly for education, ranked #26 out of 1,675 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Education Schools 26 of 1,675
Best Education Schools in Wisconsin 1 of 40
Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region 3 of 224

Graduate Education Degrees at University of Wisconsin-Madison

The following degree levels are granted in education at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 228
Certificate 139
Master’s 160
Doctoral 55

Graduate Education Majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

This education 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
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 123
Curriculum and Instruction 100
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 98
Educational Administration and Supervision 75
Education, General 72
Special Education and Teaching 57
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 37
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language 12
Education, Other 6
International and Comparative Education 2

University of Wisconsin-Madison Education Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 160 master’s degrees in education.

Master’s Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 21 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin 1
Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 13
Best Education Master’s Degree Schools 161

University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate Tuition and Fees

$37,232 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

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

Find out more about University of Wisconsin-Madison tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 36% of education master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Education Master's degree grads The majority of education master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Roughly 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 master’s in education.

Ethnic diversity of Education majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 18
White 110
Non-Resident Aliens 17
Other Races 6

University of Wisconsin-Madison Education Doctoral Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 55 doctoral degrees in education.

Doctoral Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a solid choice among schools offering education at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin 2
Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 15
Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools 119

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 35% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 65% went to women.

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Education Doctoral degree grads The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 47% 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 education.

Ethnic diversity of Education majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 9
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 26
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 8

Undergraduate Study in Education at University of Wisconsin-Madison

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Education 228
Certificate Degrees in Education 139

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