by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in agricultural business.
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UW - Madison was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for agricultural business majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in agricultural economics & business. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of agricultural business students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison is $49,868. This is higher than $48,448, which is the national median for all agricultural business bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Learn more about UW - Madison tuition and fees.
Of the 30 agricultural business students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison agricultural business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural business majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 88 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 72 |
| Animal Science | 59 |
| Food Science Technology | 47 |
| Agricultural Production | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.