Area Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in area studies earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Madison Compares for Area Studies
All 70 colleges reporting area studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $96,976 | $92,301 | #1 | $43,831 |
| 2 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $96,884 | $92,213 | #2 | $41,479 |
| 3 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $79,449 | $84,784 | #3 | $50,637 |
| 4 | Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | $75,966 | $80,732 | #5 | $45,315 |
| 5 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $75,832 | $81,354 | #4 | $35,304 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $75,563 | $71,920 | #8 | $40,811 |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $75,230 | $80,662 | #6 | $44,096 |
| 8 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $75,205 | $77,852 | #7 | $33,549 |
| 9 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $73,229 | $65,929 | #13 | — |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $70,366 | $64,028 | #17 | $50,728 |
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| 38 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $56,926 | $52,360 | #41 | $43,668 |
| 39 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $56,926 | $52,360 | #42 | $43,668 |
| 40 | Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | $56,508 | $58,038 | #31 | $40,467 |
| 41 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $55,733 | $57,993 | #32 | — |
| 42 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $55,151 | $58,854 | #30 | $20,905 |
| 43 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $54,306 | $47,822 | #50 | $43,748 |
| 44 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $54,279 | $54,599 | #36 | $31,427 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison area studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $55,733 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for area studies?
Among 70 colleges reporting earnings for area studies graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is area studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for area studies ($56,625), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,196.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.