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Ethnic Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison

What traits are you looking for in a school for Ethnic Studies, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.

During the most recent reporting year, 542 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Ethnic Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 5
Best Value	Wisconsin	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 22
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#13 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#37 of 143
Best Value	Nationwide	#72 of 142

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Ethnic Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,857
2 years	$25,525
3 years	$39,078
4 years	$45,721
5 years	$52,025

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison take home a median $45,721, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison stands at $19,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 87% women (474) and 13% men (68).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 47 bachelor’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 89% were women (42) and 11% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 66%.*

Ethnic Studies Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 2 master’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Ethnic Studies Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Madison

This Ethnic Studies program at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
African American Studies	15
Native American Studies	18
Latino Studies	60
Asian-American Studies	58
Women’s Studies	184
Gay/Lesbian Studies	13
Folklore Studies	18
Disability Studies	176

Top-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Students who finish Ethnic Studies program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Ethnic Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

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.