2023 Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin
Finding the Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree School for You
Visual & Performing Arts is one of the most popular subjects to study in Wisconsin. With 2,248 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This report analyzed 33 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Visual & Performing Arts program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin
Check out the visual and performing arts bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Wisconsin.
Top 10 Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee the most popular school in Wisconsin for visual and performing arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public school with a very large student population.
About 55% of the students majoring in visual and performing arts at the school are women while 45% are male.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Request Information
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Stout helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular visual and performing arts schools in Wisconsin. UW - Stout is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Menomonie.
Women make up 67% of the visual and performing arts majors at the school.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at University of Wisconsin - Stout
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 79% of the students majoring in visual and performing arts at the school are women while 21% are male.
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, MIAD is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 74% of the visual and performing arts majors at the school.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Report
Request Information
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular visual and performing arts schools in Wisconsin. UW - Stevens Point is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Stevens Point.
About 69% of the students majoring in visual and performing arts at the school are women while 31% are male.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Report
Request Information
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public school located in the town of Whitewater.
Of the 108 students majoring in visual and performing arts at UW - Whitewater, 54% are male and 46% are female.
Request Information
With a ranking of #7, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public school with a large student population.
Women make up 71% of the visual and performing arts majors at the school.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Report
Request Information
Lawrence University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the small city of Appleton, Lawrence U is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 52% of the students majoring in visual and performing arts at the school are women while 48% are male.
Request Information
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. UW - Green Bay is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay.
Of the 60 students majoring in visual and performing arts at UW - Green Bay, 17% are male and 83% are female.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #10, University of Wisconsin - Parkside did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha, UW - Parkside is a public school with a small student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in visual and performing arts at the school are women while 33% are male.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Request InformationBest Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 2,306 |
| Michigan | 3,433 |
| Ohio | 4,641 |
| Illinois | 5,502 |
Majors Related to Visual & Performing Arts
Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,413 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 36,301 |
| Music | 25,910 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17,341 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16,778 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 6,355 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4,788 |
| Dance | 3,288 |
| Other Visual Art | 912 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 119 |
| Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art | 10 |
Majors Similar to Visual & Performing Arts
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Bonnielou2013.
More about our data sources and methodologies.