by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in psychology at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Wisconsin-Madison as a strong choice for psychology, placing at #12 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 12 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 28 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 203 |
The following degree levels are granted in psychology at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 548 |
| Master’s | 121 |
| Doctoral | 36 |
The psychology field at University of Wisconsin-Madison covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 548 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 128 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 29 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 121 master’s degrees in psychology.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 59 |
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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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Approximately 58% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 36 doctoral degrees in psychology.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Approximately 39% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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 Psychology | 548 |