U.S. median for this major: $63,767.
College Scorecard field of study; 39 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 29% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $21,631.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,679. College Scorecard.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Genetics: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Wisconsin colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Wisconsin-Madison's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,200 | $17,640 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $4,101 | $17,224 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $8,134 | $34,163 | 1.1 years |
| $75–110k | $17,763 | $74,605 | 2.4 years |
| $110k+ | $27,292 | $114,626 | 3.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (73% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Genetics graduates 4 years after graduating ($68,402) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $30,838 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for Genetics graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Biological Technicians
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Acceptance rate: 45% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 90% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $73,792
- Full cost breakdown · all 99 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Biology$69,005
- Biochemistry$72,988
- Neuroscience$58,824
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology$49,602
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology$68,397
University of Wisconsin-Madison Genetics questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison Genetics graduates earn?
Genetics graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median $68,402 four years after graduating and $38,388 one year after. The U.S. median for Genetics graduates across 9 colleges is $63,767.
How much debt do University of Wisconsin-Madison Genetics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Genetics graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison is $20,000, about 29% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,631.
Where does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for Genetics in Wisconsin?
Of 1 Wisconsin colleges reporting Genetics graduate earnings, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Genetics graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $136,990 in the Madison, WI area and $167,220 nationally. Others include biological technicians.
Is University of Wisconsin-Madison the right fit for your family?
Get a free report comparing University of Wisconsin-Madison with up to 4 other schools on what you'd actually pay, what graduates in your major earn, and how each fits your priorities.
Build my free reportCheck my chances of getting inWe never share your contact information.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
Data: JSON · Markdown · all datasets
Cite this: “University of Wisconsin-Madison Genetics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/majors/genetics (College Scorecard and BLS data).