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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in math.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
UW - Madison is in the top 10% of the country for math. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 283 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 226 bachelor's degrees in mathematics. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 274 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in math from UW - Madison. This makes it the #4 most popular school for math master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in math in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of math students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison is $67,744. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $48,772 for all math bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, math students borrow a median amount of $42,054 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,266 for all math majors across 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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Of the 226 math students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 70% were men and 30% were 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 math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 120 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UW - Madison does not offer an online option for its math 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 34 students who earned a master's degree in Mathematics from UW - Madison in 2021-2022, 71% were men and 29% 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 math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the math majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 186 |
| Applied Mathematics | 25 |
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