by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UW - Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in international studies.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Madison was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for international studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Schools | 15 |
| Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
International Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,594 a year. This is higher than $32,819, which is the national median for all international studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, international studies students borrow a median amount of $32,153 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,634 for all international studies majors across the country.
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 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 98 students earned a bachelor's degree in international studies from UW - Madison. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% 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 international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison international studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Science | 135 |
| Sustainability Science | 104 |
| Nutrition Science | 68 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 31 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
