Physical Sciences at University of Wisconsin - Madison
UW - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and has a total student population of 44,640. In 2021, 208 physical sciences majors received their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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UW - Madison Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Physical Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences
UW - Madison Physical Sciences Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks physical sciences programs across the country. The following shows how UW - Madison performed in these rankings.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at UW - Madison is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Most Popular Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
102 | |
Best Value Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
In 2021, 85 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UW - Madison. This makes it the #13 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 89 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at UW - Madison
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
UW - Madison Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 65% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at UW - Madison are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 6 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
White | 135 |
International Students | 35 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
UW - Madison Physical Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from UW - Madison, 62% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in physical sciences.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 53 |
International Students | 22 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
UW - Madison also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 89 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
The following physical sciences concentations are available at University of Wisconsin - Madison. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Wisconsin - Madison. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Chemistry | 155 |
Physics | 125 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 50 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics | 30 |
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 22 |
Related Majors
- Architecture & Related Services
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Computer & Information Sciences
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for WI, the home state for University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Occupation | Jobs in WI | Average Salary in WI |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 20,070 | $58,360 |
Architectural and Engineering Managers | 3,530 | $122,400 |
Professors | 2,770 | $76,130 |
Chemists | 1,970 | $71,690 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 860 | $61,030 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Czar under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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