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University of Wisconsin-Madison

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison's main campus spans 933 acres on the shores of Lake Mendota. Students enjoy a vibrant atmosphere enriched by strong academics and a deep research focus. The university maintains a 1,200-acre arboretum a few miles from campus.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$50,702/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

58/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$11,205/yr

Out-of-state: $40,603/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 15% of students receive Pell Grants and 22% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$4,458	$17,832	28.4x
$30K – $48K	$5,268	$21,072	24.1x
$48K – $75K	$9,613	$38,452	13.2x
$75K – $110K	$21,123	$84,492	6.0x
$110K+	$26,427	$105,708	4.8x
Sticker price (no aid)	$11,205	$44,820	11.3x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison

64 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	91	$83,260/yr	Very High	27.3x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	89	$80,566/yr	Very High	25.5x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	87	$68,681/yr	Very High	22.8x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	85	$75,513/yr	High	17.1x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	85	$68,909/yr	Very High	20.4x
Business Administration Compare across schools	82	$67,699/yr	High	19.6x
International Business Compare across schools	81	$66,591/yr	Very High	22.0x
Insurance Compare across schools	77	$78,796/yr	Very High	23.7x
Economics Compare across schools	77	$54,495/yr	Very High	18.0x
Mathematics Compare across schools	76	$67,744/yr	Very High	21.4x
Marketing Compare across schools	76	$65,224/yr	Very High	21.1x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	75	$85,945/yr	High	21.8x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	75	$80,435/yr	High	23.5x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	75	$74,611/yr	Very High	20.8x
General Sales Compare across schools	75	$57,760/yr	High	15.5x
Electrical Compare across schools	74	$82,018/yr	Very High	19.9x
Real Estate Compare across schools	72	$73,239/yr	High	25.8x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	72	$71,246/yr	High	17.7x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$74,094/yr	High	20.1x
Materials Engineering Compare across schools	70	$76,662/yr	High	18.0x
Engineering Mechanics Compare across schools	70	$72,612/yr	High	18.3x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	69	$49,868/yr	High	15.7x
Chemistry Compare across schools	68	$48,886/yr	High	15.5x
Agricultural Engineering Compare across schools	66	$67,746/yr	High	16.6x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools	64	$49,186/yr	High	13.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	62	$45,906/yr	High	10.4x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	61	$42,063/yr	Very High	14.3x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	60	$45,966/yr	High	9.3x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	59	$73,506/yr	Very High	15.4x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	58	$49,780/yr	High	12.1x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	56	$42,997/yr	High	12.9x
Statistics Compare across schools	55	$64,684/yr	Very High	13.4x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	55	$44,074/yr	High	14.9x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	54	$50,174/yr	High	11.3x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	53	$43,068/yr	High	15.0x
Agricultural Public Services Compare across schools	52	$48,092/yr	High	14.4x
History Compare across schools	52	$35,959/yr	High	12.0x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	51	$44,354/yr	High	11.7x
Journalism Compare across schools	51	$40,942/yr	Very High	14.2x
Biology, General Compare across schools	51	$35,798/yr	High	14.4x
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) Compare across schools	50	$41,144/yr	Moderate	13.7x
Physics Compare across schools	50	$36,878/yr	Very High	14.6x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	50	$34,149/yr	High	11.4x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	50	$29,866/yr	Moderate	14.8x
Sociology Compare across schools	49	$35,889/yr	High	12.6x
Genetics Compare across schools	48	$38,388/yr	High	14.2x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	47	$31,985/yr	High	12.7x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	46	$37,286/yr	High	11.9x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	46	$35,720/yr	Very High	12.6x
International/Global Studies Compare across schools	45	$40,594/yr	Moderate	12.7x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools	45	$34,504/yr	High	13.5x
Astronomy and Astrophysics Compare across schools	43	$45,783/yr	Very High	9.2x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools	41	$32,049/yr	Moderate	12.6x
Philosophy Compare across schools	39	$35,975/yr	Very High	11.6x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	38	$33,016/yr	High	6.4x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	35	$14,668/yr	High	13.2x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	34	$28,526/yr	Very High	10.8x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	33	$28,824/yr	High	11.0x
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Compare across schools	32	$36,790/yr	Very High	7.2x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	32	$30,503/yr	Moderate	7.7x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	30	$28,841/yr	Very High	10.6x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	27	$31,687/yr	High	6.1x
Zoology/Animal Biology Compare across schools	26	$23,888/yr	High	10.0x
Ecology & Evolution Compare across schools	25	$28,856/yr	High	7.9x

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