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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, UW - Madison came in at #28. 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 1077 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 1,218 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 327 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UW - Madison. This makes it the #7 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 75 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 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 |
Learn more about UW - Madison tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,077 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UW - Madison. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% 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 bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| White | 709 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 154 |
| Other Races | 68 |
UW - Madison does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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, 208 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from UW - Madison. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 124 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 714 |
| Political Science & Government | 391 |
| Sociology | 119 |
| Geography & Cartography | 94 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
| Archeology | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 754 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 586 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 456 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 236 |
| History | 188 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.