Business & Commerce at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you are interested in studying Business & Commerce, consider 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.
During the most recent reporting year, 247 business & commerce graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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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%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Business & Commerce program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 83 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 567 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #44 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #320 of 561 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 83 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 567 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #44 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #320 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Business & Commerce program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $112,390 |
| 2 years | $113,091 |
| 3 years | $124,360 |
| 4 years | $142,156 |
| 5 years | $160,846 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Business & Commerce graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison take home a median $142,156, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 91% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Business & Commerce graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Business & Commerce graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 45% women (110) and 55% men (137).
Business & Commerce Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Of the 53 master’s business & commerce degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 40% were women (21) and 60% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 28%.*
Business & Commerce Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 5 doctoral business & commerce graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Business & Commerce program at University of Wisconsin-Madison offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 247 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Graduates of the Business & Commerce program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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.