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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Public · Public Flagship
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public institution in Madison, WI. With a 43% admission rate and 1,510 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 35,665 students, offers 75 programs with earnings data, and has a 89% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
43%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,510
Enrollment
35,665
Completion Rate
89%
Cost of Attendance
$27,770
In-State Tuition
$11,205
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,603
Programs
78
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 75 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($28K)
Showing 75 of 75 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $85,945 | $102,023 | $27,770 | 3.1x | |
| 2 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $83,260 | $126,855 | $27,770 | 3.0x | |
| 3 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,018 | $93,494 | $27,770 | 3.0x | |
| 4 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,566 | $118,588 | $27,770 | 2.9x | |
| 5 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,435 | $110,022 | $27,770 | 2.9x | |
| 6 | InsuranceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,796 | $110,596 | $27,770 | 2.8x | |
| 7 | Materials EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,662 | $85,207 | $27,770 | 2.8x | |
| 8 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,513 | $81,103 | $27,770 | 2.7x | |
| 9 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,611 | $97,845 | $27,770 | 2.7x | |
| 10 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,094 | $94,667 | $27,770 | 2.7x | |
| 11 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,506 | — | $27,770 | 2.6x | |
| 12 | Real EstateBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,239 | $119,949 | $27,770 | 2.6x | |
| 13 | Engineering MechanicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,612 | $86,480 | $27,770 | 2.6x | |
| 14 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,246 | $83,988 | $27,770 | 2.6x | |
| 15 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,909 | $96,130 | $27,770 | 2.5x | |
| 16 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,681 | $106,484 | $27,770 | 2.5x | |
| 17 | Agricultural EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,746 | $78,773 | $27,770 | 2.4x | |
| 18 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,744 | $100,406 | $27,770 | 2.4x | |
| 19 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,699 | $92,203 | $27,770 | 2.4x | |
| 20 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,591 | $103,185 | $27,770 | 2.4x | |
| 21 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,224 | $99,093 | $27,770 | 2.3x | |
| 22 | StatisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,684 | — | $27,770 | 2.3x | |
| 23 | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,760 | $73,814 | $27,770 | 2.1x | |
| 24 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,495 | $84,958 | $27,770 | 2.0x | |
| 25 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,174 | $55,063 | $27,770 | 1.8x |
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