by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 154 |
| Certificate | 270 |
| Master’s | 52 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 154 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Wisconsin-Madison report a median salary of $42,579 a year. This is lower than $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $20,096 in student loans. This is below $21,813, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,273 | $40,506 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 11 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 58 bachelor’s completions in art/art studies, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 28 bachelor’s degrees in interior design in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 21 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in music, general in the most recent reporting year — 35% to women and 65% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in dance, general in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 270 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
University of Wisconsin-Madison has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 38% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 155 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 20 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 62 certificate degrees in fine/studio arts, general recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 56 certificate degrees in game and interactive media design recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 53 certificate completions in cinematography and film/video production recently — 49% to women and 51% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 48 certificate degrees in graphic design recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 22 certificate degrees in art history, criticism and conservation recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 20 certificate completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 8 certificate completions in dance, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 1 certificate completion in dance, other recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 52 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
