Dr. Megan Bea

Associate Professor

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Biography

Megan Doherty Bea is an Associate Professor in the Department of Consumer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on consumer finance and financial well-being, specifically exploring the causes and consequences of socioeconomic financial inequality within the American context. By employing a sociological perspective enriched by insights from law, economics, and geography, she investigates a diverse range of topics. Recent studies by Bea have addressed the financial security of young adults and the access to financial services within communities. Her notable publications include research on racial inequality in the mortgage market, the life course perspective on community investment, and the relational dynamics in consumer credit markets.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences