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. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, UW - Madison came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 389 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 380 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison is $35,798. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, biology students borrow a median amount of $51,835 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UW - Madison is $446 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 389 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from UW - Madison in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 277 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison biology 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 biology majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 304 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 261 |
| Genetics | 145 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 93 |
| Zoology | 75 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.