General Family & Consumer Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you plan to study General Family & Consumer Sciences, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 63 general family & consumer sciences graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
General Family & Consumer Sciences Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s General Family & Consumer Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #21 of 43 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #21 of 43 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Family & Consumer Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Family & Consumer Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 86% women (54) and 14% men (9).
General Family & Consumer Sciences Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 12 master’s general family & consumer sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Family & Consumer Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 50% of General Family & Consumer Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, above the national average of 39%.*
General Family & Consumer Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 11 doctoral general family & consumer sciences degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Family & Consumer Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 27% of General Family & Consumer Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, above the national average of 22%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Family & Consumer Sciences Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Madison
The General Family & Consumer Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Madison offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Human Sciences | 63 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Family & Consumer Sciences Graduates
Those who complete General Family & Consumer Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Family & Consumer Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
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.