Biophysics at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you are interested in studying Biophysics, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 biophysics degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Of 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Biophysics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biophysics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 33% women (7) and 67% men (14).
Biophysics Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Of the 16 master’s biophysics degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 38% were women (6) and 62% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 16%.*
Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 5 doctoral biophysics degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 24%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biophysics Graduates
Students who finish Biophysics program at University of Wisconsin-Madison pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biophysics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $107,979 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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