Biology Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 506 biology studies degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Online coursework is an option 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
Take a look at the composition of Biology Studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 64% women (326) and 36% men (180).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 393 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 66% were women (261) and 34% were men (132).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 277 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 42 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 22 |
| International (Nonresident) | 14 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Students who finish Biology Studies program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biology Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.