by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Wisconsin-Madison as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #21 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 21 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 3 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 20 |
The following degree levels are offered in geological & earth sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 10 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
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, 40% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Approximately 90% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 5 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 5 master’s degrees in oceanography, chemical and physical recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 8 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Approximately 62% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 5 doctoral completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 3 doctoral degrees in oceanography, chemical and physical in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
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 Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |