by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for business administration majors, UW - Madison came in at #35. 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 Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 222 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 211 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in business administration from UW - Madison. This makes it the #1,022 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison is $67,699. This is higher than $45,741, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, business administration students borrow a median amount of $36,474 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of business administration bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 173 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison business administration 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 business administration majors earned their master's degree from UW - Madison. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 491 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 338 |
| Marketing | 279 |
| General Business/Commerce | 224 |
| Real Estate | 221 |
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