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, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at UW - Madison was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Area Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UW - Madison. This makes it the #20 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 |
Learn more about UW - Madison tuition and fees.
The area studies program at UW - Madison awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UW - Madison does not offer an online option for its area studies 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.
Of the 5 area studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 448 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
