Physical Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is in Madison, WI.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Physical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 63 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #253 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 63 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #253 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,269 |
| 2 years | $46,726 |
| 3 years | $69,386 |
| 4 years | $76,459 |
| 5 years | $72,073 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $76,459, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison is $22,761.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Physical Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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
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