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 finance.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for finance majors, UW - Madison came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 463 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 440 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in finance from UW - Madison. This makes it the #62 most popular school for finance master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of finance students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison is $68,681. This is higher than $53,649, which is the national median for all finance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, finance students borrow a median amount of $46,838 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,962 for all finance majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the finance program at UW - Madison is $357 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 463 finance majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% 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 bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 362 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 28 |
UW - Madison does not offer an online option for its finance 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 finance program at UW - Madison make a median salary of $122,802. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all finance graduates with a master's is $77,650.
The finance program at UW - Madison awarded 28 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 86% of these degrees went to men with the other 14% going to 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, 75% 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 finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 338 |
| Marketing | 279 |
| Business Administration & Management | 234 |
| General Business/Commerce | 224 |
| Real Estate | 221 |
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