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 insurance programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Madison was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for insurance list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Insurance Schools | 1 |
| Best Insurance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in insurance. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 128 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in insurance from UW - Madison. This makes it the #8 most popular school for insurance master’s degree candidates in the country.
Insurance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,796 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $55,819 for all insurance bachelor's degree recipients.
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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 144 students earned a bachelor's degree in insurance from UW - Madison. About 34% of these graduates were women and the other 66% were men.
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, 81% 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 insurance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UW - Madison does not offer an online option for its insurance 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.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in insurance from UW - Madison in 2022 were men.
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 master's in insurance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the insurance majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 491 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 338 |
| Marketing | 279 |
| Business Administration & Management | 234 |
| General Business/Commerce | 224 |
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