United StatesMadison, WI

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Public · Solid evidence

Value74/100
Solid evidence78/100 profile coverage

Predominantly direct. Missing lenses stay blank and do not become low scores.

Admissions100
Value100
Career100
Experience25
Location64
Annual university cost$54,103Tuition plus recorded living cost
General acceptance43%Not a personal probability
Graduation89%Source cohort definition varies
Median earnings$73,79210 years after entry/completion

Scorecard

A balanced read, not one ranking.

Academic91
Career64
Evidence coverage78

About the location

See the city around the campus.

City
Your neighbourhood, at a glanceExplore Madison around campus
Show on the map

Drag to explore. Select a place for its name and distance from campus.

Browse nearby places as a list
    City / metro settingCityPrincipal city in Madison, WI Metro Area; Census 2024.
    Monthly student budget allocation$1,125Reported annual student living budget divided by 12; academic-year coverage may differ. Not a citywide or post-graduation budget.

    The regional economy · 2024 Census ACS

    Madison, WI Metro Area

    Metropolitan-area residents, not just Madison or the student population.

    Employed residents · age 16+406,617
    Residents aged 22–2441,003
    Residents aged 25–2954,281

    Largest industries by employment share

    Education & health28.2% · 114,777 employed residents
    Professional & business services16.7% · 67,779 employed residents
    Manufacturing10.7% · 43,511 employed residents

    Broad employer industries, not roles or job vacancies. Annual survey estimates include commuters working outside the metro.

    Explore industries & history →

    Applying here

    Requirements & deadlines

    Confirm criteria and dates for your exact degree and applicant route on the university website, then save them in your application plan.

    Official university website ↗

    Rankings

    Reputation & career strength.

    Univised career benchmarks

    Engineering#100Limited confidence · Estimated0.83× career presence
    How estimated

    Evidence-adjusted career presence. The 0.83× headline is a modelled rating, not an observed employment rate.

    Raw observed/expected ratio: 0.50×. The same continuous evidence adjustment applies to every school: 1 + evidence weight × (raw ratio − 1). Evidence weight: 0.337. Small expected cohorts and disagreement between cohort definitions reduce this weight. Traditional reputation does not change a direct rating.

    With alternative stability settings, this rating ranges from 0.72× to 0.90×. This is a model-sensitivity check, not a confidence interval or range of hiring odds.

    Position ranges group the model's ordering for readability; they are not statistical confidence intervals. Traditional reputation is a proxy, not evidence of placement in this industry or programme availability.

    Technology & computing#49Medium confidence0.93× career presence
    How estimated

    Evidence-adjusted career presence. The 0.93× headline is a modelled rating, not an observed employment rate.

    Raw observed/expected ratio: 0.92×. The same continuous evidence adjustment applies to every school: 1 + evidence weight × (raw ratio − 1). Evidence weight: 0.955. Small expected cohorts and disagreement between cohort definitions reduce this weight. Traditional reputation does not change a direct rating.

    With alternative stability settings, this rating ranges from 0.93× to 0.93×. This is a model-sensitivity check, not a confidence interval or range of hiring odds.

    Position ranges group the model's ordering for readability; they are not statistical confidence intervals. Traditional reputation is a proxy, not evidence of placement in this industry or programme availability.

    Consulting#109Limited confidence · Estimated0.56× career presence
    How estimated

    Evidence-adjusted career presence. The 0.56× headline is a modelled rating, not an observed employment rate.

    Raw observed/expected ratio: 0.19×. The same continuous evidence adjustment applies to every school: 1 + evidence weight × (raw ratio − 1). Evidence weight: 0.546. Small expected cohorts and disagreement between cohort definitions reduce this weight. Traditional reputation does not change a direct rating.

    With alternative stability settings, this rating ranges from 0.39× to 0.70×. This is a model-sensitivity check, not a confidence interval or range of hiring odds.

    Position ranges group the model's ordering for readability; they are not statistical confidence intervals. Traditional reputation is a proxy, not evidence of placement in this industry or programme availability.

    Finance & accounting#85Limited confidence · Estimated0.78× career presence
    How estimated

    Evidence-adjusted career presence. The 0.78× headline is a modelled rating, not an observed employment rate.

    Raw observed/expected ratio: 0.52×. The same continuous evidence adjustment applies to every school: 1 + evidence weight × (raw ratio − 1). Evidence weight: 0.459. Small expected cohorts and disagreement between cohort definitions reduce this weight. Traditional reputation does not change a direct rating.

    With alternative stability settings, this rating ranges from 0.67× to 0.86×. This is a model-sensitivity check, not a confidence interval or range of hiring odds.

    Position ranges group the model's ordering for readability; they are not statistical confidence intervals. Traditional reputation is a proxy, not evidence of placement in this industry or programme availability.

    Law & legal services#94Limited confidence · Estimated0.90× career presence
    How estimated

    Evidence-adjusted career presence. The 0.90× headline is a modelled rating, not an observed employment rate.

    Raw observed/expected ratio: 0.55×. The same continuous evidence adjustment applies to every school: 1 + evidence weight × (raw ratio − 1). Evidence weight: 0.214. Small expected cohorts and disagreement between cohort definitions reduce this weight. Traditional reputation does not change a direct rating.

    With alternative stability settings, this rating ranges from 0.82× to 0.95×. This is a model-sensitivity check, not a confidence interval or range of hiring odds.

    Position ranges group the model's ordering for readability; they are not statistical confidence intervals. Traditional reputation is a proxy, not evidence of placement in this industry or programme availability.

    Retail & consumer goods#117Limited confidence · Estimated0.66× career presence
    How estimated

    Evidence-adjusted career presence. The 0.66× headline is a modelled rating, not an observed employment rate.

    Raw observed/expected ratio: 0.07×. The same continuous evidence adjustment applies to every school: 1 + evidence weight × (raw ratio − 1). Evidence weight: 0.369. Small expected cohorts and disagreement between cohort definitions reduce this weight. Traditional reputation does not change a direct rating.

    With alternative stability settings, this rating ranges from 0.45× to 0.79×. This is a model-sensitivity check, not a confidence interval or range of hiring odds.

    Position ranges group the model's ordering for readability; they are not statistical confidence intervals. Traditional reputation is a proxy, not evidence of placement in this industry or programme availability.

    Career ratings adjust for evidence strength. Compatible-school estimates are used only where supported; a neutral fallback means unknown, not measured average performance. These are not hiring odds or degree-quality measurements.

    University context

    A little more perspective.

    Academic environmentStudent-to-staff ratio9.9Times Higher Education historical archive · 2024
    Academic environmentSubjects listed36Times Higher Education historical archive · 2024
    Student demographicsInternational students13%Times Higher Education historical archive · 2024

    Campus community

    Faith & belonging

    No reported institutional religious affiliation

    Institutional affiliation does not describe students’ individual beliefs. A verified campus-wide religious breakdown is not available in this dataset.

    Campus experience

    Campus ratings and verifiable strengths.

    Industry strengths

    Engineering · 0.83× estimated career presence · LimitedTechnology · 0.93× career presence · MediumConsulting · 0.56× estimated career presence · LimitedFinance and Accounting · 0.78× estimated career presence · LimitedLegal Services · 0.90× estimated career presence · LimitedRetail and Consumer Goods · 0.66× estimated career presence · Limited

    Observed employment evidence where supported; otherwise ranking-informed or comparable-school estimates. These school-level ratings do not verify programme availability or hiring probability.

    Sports snapshot

    Tennis WomenArchived rank #33 · 17 - 5

    Degrees

    Choose a degree for tailored outcomes.

    372 matching programs

    Select a degree or earnings value for its source, timeframe and estimate details.

    Nutrition SciencesDoctoral Degree$58,740 Nutrition SciencesMaster's Degree$48,390 Pharmacology and ToxicologyBachelors Degree$29,052 Pharmacology and ToxicologyDoctoral Degree$51,814 Pharmacology and ToxicologyMaster's Degree$50,064 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationBachelors Degree$33,494 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationDoctoral Degree$115,339 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst Professional Degree$117,042 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationMaster's Degree$78,343 PhilosophyBachelors Degree$28,236 PhilosophyDoctoral Degree$52,107 PhilosophyMaster's Degree$41,342 PhysicsBachelors Degree$38,289 PhysicsDoctoral Degree$88,530 PhysicsMaster's Degree$66,207 PhysicsUndergraduate Certificate or DiplomaView degree Physiology, Pathology and Related SciencesDoctoral Degree$56,061 Physiology, Pathology and Related SciencesMaster's Degree$43,426 Plant SciencesBachelors Degree$35,060 Plant SciencesDoctoral DegreeView degree Plant SciencesMaster's Degree$53,358 Political Science and GovernmentBachelors Degree$37,838 Political Science and GovernmentDoctoral Degree$79,284 Political Science and GovernmentGraduate/Professional Certificate$48,745 Political Science and GovernmentMaster's Degree$45,852 Political Science and GovernmentUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma$48,745 Psychology, GeneralBachelors Degree$32,514 Psychology, GeneralDoctoral Degree$63,997 Psychology, GeneralMaster's Degree$42,048 Public AdministrationMaster's Degree$52,328

    Flights home

    Up to three homes, one travel reality check.

    Create a profile to add up to three homes and compare routes.