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 public health programs.
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UW - Madison was ranked #40 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public health majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2022, 84 students received their master’s degree in public health from UW - Madison. This makes it the #53 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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UW - Madison does not offer an online option for its public health 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 public health program at UW - Madison make a median salary of $60,435. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
Of the 58 students who earned a master's degree in Public Health from UW - Madison in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% 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, 69% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 287 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 192 |
| Medicine | 173 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 149 |
| Communication Sciences | 146 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.