Here are the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s rankings in undergraduate programs and specialty areas, out of 437 public and private doctoral institutions, from the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.”

Overall: 35th, and 12th among public universities.

Engineering: 17th overall; 25th in biomedical; 14th in chemical; 21st in civil; 21st in computer; 24th in electrical/electronic/communications; 13th in industrial; 16th in materials; 20th in mechanical.

Business: 17th overall; 17th in accounting; 26th in finance; 2nd in insurance; 22nd in management; 9th in marketing; 1st in real estate.

Psychology: 11th overall.

Economics: 18th overall.

Computer Science: 22nd overall; 21st in artificial intelligence; 8th in computer systems; 16th in cybersecurity;   23rd in data analytics/science; 9th in programming languages;  19th in theory.

Nursing: 16th overall.

Student experience rankings

Institutions are nominated by Presidents/Chancellors, Provosts, and Enrollment Management/Admissions leaders in several student experience areas. UW–Madison is ranked in the following areas:

First Year Experience: 51st overall, 9th among publics.

Study Abroad: 28th overall and 8th among publics.

Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects: 41st overall and 11th among publics.

Best Colleges for Veterans: 19th overall; 12th among publics.