by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Wisconsin-Madison highly for physics, ranked #58 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 58 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 6 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 27 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physics at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Certificate | 21 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 33 master’s degrees in physics.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 29 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 79% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. About 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 25 doctoral degrees in physics.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 48% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| 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 Physics | 49 |
| Certificate Degrees in Physics | 21 |