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Music Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 364 students earned their Music degrees in WI.

As a degree choice, Music is the 47th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Wisconsin

Music majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 295
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Associate Degree 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a music major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 80.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 22,530 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, music grads earn an average of $58,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,500.

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There are 12 colleges in Wisconsin that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,430 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,518 a year. 86% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. In their early career, UWM grads earn an average salary of $41,703.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,126 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average.

#6

Carthage College

Kenosha
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,763 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $43,295 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $14,687.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. In their early career, UW - Stevens Point grads earn an average salary of $40,037. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,346.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $13,092. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,672 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,452 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,442 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at UW - Parkside.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
7,547 Total Students

In their early career, UW - Platteville grads earn an average salary of $47,069. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. 82% of the teachers are full time.

Music Careers in WI

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 7% $68,330
Sound Engineering Technicians 5% $54,480
Musicians and Singers 4% $0
High School Teachers 3% $56,700

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to music.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Design & Applied Arts 717
Fine & Studio Arts 585
Drama & Theater Arts 259
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 166
General Visual & Performing Arts 78
Dance 49
Arts & Media Management 35

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