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Chemistry at University of Wisconsin-Madison

If you are interested in studying Chemistry, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is in Madison, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 195 chemistry degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Of 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Chemistry program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#2 of 7
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 54
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#19 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#44 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#158 of 389

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#2 of 7
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 54
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#19 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#44 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#158 of 389

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$47,814
2 years	$55,372
3 years	$70,867
4 years	$82,362
5 years	$73,896

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Chemistry graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison take home a median $82,362, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemistry graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison stands at $26,043.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Chemistry graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Chemistry graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 48% women (94) and 52% men (101).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 71 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 45% were women (32) and 55% were men (39).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	45
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	4
International (Nonresident)	14
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 54 master’s chemistry degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 52% were women (28) and 48% were men (26).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	30
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	3
Asian	5
International (Nonresident)	10
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 26%.*

Chemistry Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 70 doctoral chemistry graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 49% were women (34) and 51% were men (36).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	47
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	6
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 19%.*

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

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Chemistry program at University of Wisconsin-Madison breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	191
Environmental Chemistry	4

Top-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Students who finish Chemistry program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Chemistry 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.