We'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, and more. Also, learn how UW - Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Madison was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in international relations from UW - Madison. This makes it the #46 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in 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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Online degrees for the UW - Madison international relations 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a master's degree in international relations from UW - Madison. About 64% were men and 36% were women.
 
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 international relations.
 
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students | 
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 | 
| Black or African American | 0 | 
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 
| White | 8 | 
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 | 
| Other Races | 1 | 
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates | 
|---|---|
| Economics | 714 | 
| Political Science & Government | 391 | 
| Sociology | 119 | 
| Geography & Cartography | 94 | 
| Anthropology | 46 | 
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More about our data sources and methodologies.