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Physical Sciences at University of Wisconsin - Madison

If you plan to study physical sciences, take a look at what University of Wisconsin - Madison has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

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.

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
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

35% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
The physical sciences program at UW - Madison awarded 208 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 65% of these degrees went to men with the other 35% going to women.

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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.

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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

38% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from UW - Madison. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.

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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.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
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

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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