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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for legal professions majors, UW - Madison came in at #5. 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 113 bachelor's degrees in legal professions. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in legal professions from UW - Madison. This makes it the #96 most popular school for legal professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 271 students received their doctoral degrees in legal professions in 2022, making the school the #30 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 |
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Of the 113 legal professions students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
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 bachelor's in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UW - Madison does not offer an online option for its legal professions 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 21 legal professions students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 43% were men and 57% 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 legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the legal professions majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Legal Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 229 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies | 113 |
| Legal Research | 38 |
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