by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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UW - Madison was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for ethnic studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from UW - Madison. This makes it the #47 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of ethnic studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison is $29,857. This is higher than $29,213, which is the national median for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $19,254 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,821.
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. 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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Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Ethnic Studies from UW - Madison in 2021-2022, 2% were men and 98% 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, 66% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UW - Madison does not offer an online option for its ethnic 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in ethnic studies from UW - Madison. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 138 |
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