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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for agricultural business majors, UW - Madison came in at #4. 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 Agricultural Economics & Business Schools | 4 |
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
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 $47,469. This is higher than $43,167, which is the national median for all agricultural business bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, agricultural business students borrow a median amount of $12,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all agricultural business bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $18,721.
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 |
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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 |
UW - Madison does not offer an online option for its agricultural business bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's agricultural business program at UW - Madison make a median salary of $67,374. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all agricultural business graduates with a master's is $60,918.
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.