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 chemistry.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UW - Madison is in the top 1% of the country for chemistry students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UW - Madison. This makes it the #13 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 51 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,886 a year. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
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 66 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UW - Madison does not offer an online option for its chemistry 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from UW - Madison. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 98 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 49 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 35 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.