The most popular undergraduate major at University of Wisconsin Madison is Economics followed by Political Science and Government and Biology/Biological Sciences. A list of all 129 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for University of Wisconsin Madison graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 17 |
| Agricultural Economics | 13 |
| Agricultural Communication/Journalism | 42 |
| Animal Sciences | 31 |
| Dairy Science | 20 |
| Food Science | 21 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 12 |
| Horticultural Science | 15 |
| Soil Science and Agronomy | 10 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 119 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Special Education and Teaching | 21 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 88 |
| Art Teacher Education | 8 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 9 |
| Music Teacher Education | 14 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 4 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 1 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Agricultural Engineering | 20 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 54 |
| Chemical Engineering | 71 |
| Civil Engineering | 126 |
| Computer Engineering | 44 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 65 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 34 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 5 |
| Materials Engineering | 13 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 185 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 5 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 20 |
| Industrial Engineering | 54 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | 6 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Linguistics | 19 |
| Comparative Literature | 4 |
| African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 30 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 23 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 12 |
| Polish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 28 |
| French Language and Literature | 83 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 12 |
| Portuguese Language and Literature | 9 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 240 |
| Hebrew Language and Literature | 16 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 31 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication | 1 |
| Consumer Economics | 79 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 88 |
| Family and Community Services | 17 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 15 |
| Legal Professions | 109 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 269 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 431 |
| Biochemistry | 151 |
| Molecular Biology | 37 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 10 |
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | 1 |
| Microbiology | 57 |
| Microbiology and Immunology | 65 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 145 |
| Entomology | 7 |
| Genetics | 58 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 12 |
| Conservation Biology | 62 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 108 |
| Applied Mathematics | 6 |
| Statistics | 11 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 6 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 29 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Nutrition Sciences | 66 |
| International/Global Studies | 235 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 1 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 64 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 70 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 26 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| Landscape Architecture | 21 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Astrophysics | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 13 |
| Chemistry | 72 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 20 |
| Physics | 32 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 366 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Social Work | 98 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 85 |
| Economics | 464 |
| Geography | 71 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 11 |
| Political Science and Government | 444 |
| Sociology | 207 |
| Rural Sociology | 9 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 42 |
| Scandinavian Studies | 10 |
| South Asian Studies | 23 |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 30 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 15 |
| Women's Studies | 44 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Dance | 11 |
| Interior Design | 29 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 22 |
| Art/Art Studies | 58 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 54 |
| Music | 31 |
| Music Performance | 27 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 87 |
| Physician Assistant | 30 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 21 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 1 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 41 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 176 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 92 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 9 |
| Accounting | 143 |
| Finance | 196 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 28 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 36 |
| Management Information Systems | 7 |
| Actuarial Science | 46 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 133 |
| Real Estate | 55 |
| Insurance | 80 |
| Retailing and Retail Operations | 50 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 369 |
| History and Philosophy of Science and Technology | 14 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 317 |
| Journalism | 211 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240444 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Madison.