by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in economics at University of Wisconsin-Madison. You can earn it 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:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Wisconsin-Madison among the top schools in the country for economics, coming in at #41 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 41 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 8 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 57 |
Here is each degree level offered in economics at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 590 |
| Certificate | 37 |
| Master’s | 147 |
| Doctoral | 30 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 147 master’s degrees in economics.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 25 |
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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For the most recent academic year available, 56% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were Non-Resident Alien. About 88% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 129 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 147 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (88%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 30 doctoral degrees in economics.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 63% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are Non-Resident Alien. 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 doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 30 doctoral degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 37% to women and 63% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (67%).
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 Economics | 590 |
| Certificate Degrees in Economics | 37 |