University of Wisconsin-Madison
2023 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 38(↑4) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
2021 QS USA University Rankings：58(↓6)
School Characteristics: Private (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Rebecca Blank (Chancellor)
Website: www.wisc.edu/； Phone: 6082632400
Location: 500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI, 53706-1380
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $10,720  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $38,608 |
| Room and Board | $12,548 | Under Students | 34,561人 |
| Graduation Rate | 62.2% | Retension Rate | 95.2% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 17:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 47:53 |
| Graduation Salary | $22,134 - $131,458 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Big Ten Conference（Football、Basketball、X-Country） | ||
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
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University of Wisconsin-Madison degrees/majors
University of Wisconsin-Madison major details
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| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | $124,360 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General. | $68,710 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision. | $68,710 | |||
| Accounting. | $67,216-$76,542 | |||
| Finance, General. | $75,664-$131,458 | |||
| Financial Planning and Services. | $75,664-$131,458 | |||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce. | $76,565 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General. | - | |||
| Management Science. | $91,078 | |||
| Actuarial Science. | $91,078 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | $91,078 | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | $72,261-$130,357 | |||
| Real Estate. | $91,306-$104,219 | |||
| Insurance. | $79,349 | |||
| Retailing and Retail Operations. | $55,958 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | $111,424 | |||
| Agricultural Engineering. | $72,002 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | $66,808 | |||
| Chemical Engineering. | $84,023 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General. | $72,850 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General. | $97,306 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | $73,870 | |||
| Engineering Mechanics. | - | |||
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics. | - | |||
| Materials Engineering. | $69,713 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering. | $80,894-$94,093 | |||
| Nuclear Engineering. | $72,709 | |||
| Systems Engineering. | - | |||
| Industrial Engineering. | $78,014 | |||
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering. | $70,014 | |||
| Engineering, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, General. | - | |||
| Economics, General. | $57,775 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | $57,775 | |||
| Development Economics and International Development. | $57,775 | |||
| Geography. | $44,875 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography. | $44,875 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs. | - | |||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $47,668 | |||
| Sociology, General. | $40,498 | |||
| Rural Sociology. | $40,498 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $39,898 | |||
| Biochemistry. | $45,273-$74,900 | |||
| Biophysics. | $45,273-$74,900 | |||
| Molecular Biology. | $45,273-$74,900 | |||
| Botany/Plant Biology. | - | |||
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology. | - | |||
| Microbiology, General. | $47,664 | |||
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | $36,377 | |||
| Entomology. | $36,377 | |||
| Animal Physiology. | $36,377 | |||
| Genetics, General. | $45,714 | |||
| Plant Genetics. | $45,714 | |||
| Human/Medical Genetics. | $45,714 | |||
| Physiology, General. | - | |||
| Endocrinology. | - | |||
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology. | - | |||
| Oncology and Cancer Biology. | - | |||
| Pharmacology. | - | |||
| Environmental Toxicology. | - | |||
| Pharmacology and Toxicology. | - | |||
| Biometry/Biometrics. | - | |||
| Bioinformatics. | - | |||
| Biotechnology. | $82,390 | |||
| Conservation Biology. | $30,677 | |||
| Epidemiology. | $30,677 | |||
| Neuroscience. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist. | $50,405 | |||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | $50,405 | |||
| Physician Assistant. | $103,937 | |||
| Athletic Training/Trainer. | $103,937 | |||
| Medicine. | $69,217 | |||
| Medical Science/Scientist. | - | |||
| Pharmacy. | $123,777 | |||
| Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs. | $123,777 | |||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design. | $123,777 | |||
| Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics. | $123,777 | |||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences. | $123,777 | |||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other. | $123,777 | |||
| Public Health, General. | $65,777 | |||
| Health/Medical Physics. | $65,777 | |||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine. | $65,777 | |||
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist. | $44,033-$69,607 | |||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist. | $44,033-$69,607 | |||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor. | $44,033-$69,607 | |||
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist. | - | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | $68,037 | |||
| Nursing Practice. | $68,037 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $83,409 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | $42,676 | |||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies. | $42,676 | |||
| Journalism. | $48,079 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $40,184 | |||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. | - | |||
| Counseling Psychology. | $47,378 | |||
| Educational Psychology. | $47,378 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | $68,049 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General. | - | |||
| Statistics, General. | $64,006 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education. | - | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction. | $47,128-$67,696 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | $53,525 | |||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | - | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | $43,979 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | $42,496 | |||
| Art Teacher Education. | $40,563 | |||
| Music Teacher Education. | $40,563 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. | $40,563 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies. | $49,084 | |||
| Law. | $72,579 | |||
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General. | - | |||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management, General. | $56,312 | |||
| Agricultural Economics. | $56,312 | |||
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture. | - | |||
| Agricultural Communication/Journalism. | $51,040 | |||
| Animal Sciences, General. | $46,889 | |||
| Dairy Science. | $46,889 | |||
| Food Science. | $62,948 | |||
| Agronomy and Crop Science. | $36,834 | |||
| Horticultural Science. | $36,834 | |||
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General. | - | |||
| Veterinary Medicine. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy. | - | |||
| Astrophysics. | - | |||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General. | - | |||
| Chemistry, General. | $54,520-$87,447 | |||
| Environmental Chemistry. | $54,520-$87,447 | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | $61,399 | |||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical. | $61,399 | |||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance, General. | - | |||
| Interior Design. | $50,392 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $41,291 | |||
| Art/Art Studies, General. | $31,847-$35,277 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | $31,847-$35,277 | |||
| Music, General. | $22,134 | |||
| Music Performance, General. | $22,134 | |||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General. | $59,779 | |||
| Social Work. | $41,967-$50,494 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General. | $40,145 | |||
| Family and Community Services. | $40,145 | |||
| Apparel and Textiles, General. | $44,119 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General. | $39,076 | |||
| Environmental Studies. | $39,076 | |||
| Environmental Science. | $39,076 | |||
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management. | - | |||
| Forest Sciences and Biology. | - | |||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management. | $28,657 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics. | - | |||
| Comparative Literature. | - | |||
| African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | - | |||
| Chinese Language and Literature. | $38,328 | |||
| Japanese Language and Literature. | $38,328 | |||
| Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | - | |||
| Russian Language and Literature. | - | |||
| Polish Language and Literature. | - | |||
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | - | |||
| French Language and Literature. | $42,307-$46,131 | |||
| Italian Language and Literature. | $42,307-$46,131 | |||
| Portuguese Language and Literature. | $42,307-$46,131 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | $42,307-$46,131 | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | - | |||
| Latin Language and Literature. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences. | $51,940 | |||
| International/Globalization Studies. | $35,157 | |||
| Sustainability Studies. | - | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | $35,775 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other. | $35,775 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $39,050 | |||
| Creative Writing. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $44,886 | |||
| History and Philosophy of Science and Technology. | $44,886 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library and Information Science. | $45,412 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | $33,968 | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies. | - | |||
| Jewish/Judaic Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Studies/Civilization. | $30,567 | |||
| Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies. | $30,567 | |||
| Scandinavian Studies. | $30,567 | |||
| South Asian Studies. | $30,567 | |||
| Southeast Asian Studies. | $30,567 | |||
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies. | $30,567 | |||
| African-American/Black Studies. | $39,078 | |||
| Women's Studies. | $39,078 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | - | |||
| Landscape Architecture. | - |
University of Wisconsin-Madison Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2023)
- Engineering School# 13(↑2)-
- Chemical Engineering# 9(↑1)
- Industrial / Manufacturing# 12(↓4)
- Civil Engineering# 14(↑2)
- Materials Engineering# 14(→)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications# 15(↑1)
- Computer Engineering# 16(↓3)
- Mechanical Engineering# 20(↓2)
- Biomedical Engineering# 21(→)
- Environmental / Enviromental Health# 25(↓4)
- Biological / Agricultural# -(↓13)
- Aerospace# -(↓15)
- Computer Science# 16(↑2)+
- Business School# 19(→)+
- Nursing School# 22(↓3)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2023)
- Education School# 5(↓1)-
- Educational Psychology# 1(↑2)
- Educational Administration and Supervision# 2(↑1)
- Secondary Teacher Education# 2(→)
- Curriculum and Instruction# 3(↑1)
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services# 3(→)
- Elementary Teacher Education# 5(↓1)
- Education Policy# 6(→)
- Special Education# 7(↓1)
- Higher Education Administration# 10(→)
- Medical School (Primary Care)# 20(↓8)
- Public Affairs# 29(↓4)+
- Engineering School# 29(↓3)+
- Nuclear Engineering# 8(↓1)
- Industrial / Manufacturing# 10(↓2)
- Chemical Engineering# 12(→)
- Computer Engineering# 13(↑1)
- Materials Engineering# 14(↑1)
- Mechanical Engineering# 14(↑3)
- Biological / Agricultural# 15(↓1)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications# 16(↓2)
- Environmental / Enviromental Health# 16(↑4)
- Civil Engineering# 17(→)
- Biomedical Engineering# 25(↓4)
- Medical School (Research)# 37(↓4)
- Law School# 43(↓14)+
- Contracts Law# 23(↑3)
- Criminal Law# 32(↓2)
- Constitutional Law# 35(↓8)
- International Law# 36(↓1)
- Business/Corporate Law# 41(↓5)
- Environmental Law# 44(↓2)
- Clinical Training# 46(↑10)
- Health Care Law# 48(↓3)
- Tax Law# 55(↓2)
- Dispute Resolution# 56(↓15)
- Intellectual Property Law# 72(↑13)
- Trial Advocacy# 89(↑1)
- Legal Writing# 104(↓4)
- Business School# 47(↓5)+
- Library and Information Studies# 11(↑3)
- Fine Arts# 15(→)+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
- Science+
- Health Specialty+
*Rankings have been updated to 2023USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
University of Wisconsin-Madison Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 93 | 126 |
| Rowing | 51 | 87 |
| Football | 112 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 26 | 32 |
| Soccer | 27 | 30 |
| Ice Hockey | 25 | 25 |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 |
| Wrestling | 24 | - |
| Golf | 11 | 9 |
| Tennis | 10 | 10 |
| Volleyball | - | 20 |
| Softball | - | 19 |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Rowing | 80 | 171 |
| All Track Combined | 104 | 131 |
| Football | 117 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 30 | 33 |
| Soccer | 30 | 30 |
| Ice Hockey | 27 | 26 |
| Basketball | 16 | 16 |
| Wrestling | 28 | - |
| Golf | 11 | 10 |
| Softball | - | 21 |
| Volleyball | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 10 | 8 |
| Bowling | - | - |
| Table Tennis | - | - |
| Beach Volleyball | - | - |
| Baseball | - | - |
| Equestrian | - | - |
| Badminton | - | - |
| Weight Lifting | - | - |
| Archery | - | - |
| Other Sports | - | - |
| Sailing | - | - |
| Water Polo | - | - |
| Rodeo | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
| Team Handball | - | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming | - | - |
| Squash | - | - |
| Skiing | - | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
| Lacrosse | - | - |
| Gymnastics | - | - |
| Field Hockey | - | - |
| Fencing | - | - |
| Diving | - | - |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 114 | 142 |
| Rowing | 79 | 165 |
| Football | 115 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 29 | 37 |
| Soccer | 29 | 32 |
| Ice Hockey | 26 | 26 |
| Basketball | 19 | 17 |
| Wrestling | 24 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 12 |
| Softball | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 9 | 7 |
| Volleyball | - | 15 |
