Degrees of Deception: UW-Madison Leads Where Earnings Matter Most
Headline rankings got it wrong. UW-Madison crushes in majors that actually pay: #1 in Wisconsin in all 15 fields over $96k, and leads 48 of 72 overall.
Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy
Headline rankings got it wrong. UW-Madison crushes in majors that actually pay: #1 in Wisconsin in all 15 fields over $96k, and leads 48 of 72 overall.
12.18.25 For November 2025, business applications were 8,262, an increase of 24.33% from a month ago.
UW-Madison’s Badger Football program serves as a critical revenue engine for the Athletics Department, generating roughly $60 million in annual profits. Yet, its on-field performance has declined sharply.
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9.12.25 For August 2025, business applications were 6,267, an increase of 11.08% from a month ago.
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