by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in astronomy & astrophysics at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Wisconsin-Madison as a strong choice for astronomy & astrophysics, placing at #2 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 2 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 6 |
Here is each degree level available for astronomy & astrophysics at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 3 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is not yet ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the master’s level.
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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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 67% 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 astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 3 master’s degrees in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 7 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is not yet ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 71% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Approximately 71% 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 astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 7 doctoral degrees in astronomy in the latest year of data — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 33 |