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Visual & Performing Arts in Wisconsin

Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Wisconsin

In 2022-2023, 2,646 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in WI.

A Visual & Performing Arts major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Wisconsin

Visual & Performing Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,722
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 392
Associate Degree 296
Master’s Degree 203
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a visual & performing arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual & performing arts majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Wisconsin

51,180 people in the state and 2,744,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual & performing arts.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a visual & performing arts grad in the state is $57,110, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Wisconsin that offer visual & performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

321 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,427. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at UWM.

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264 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. This public school has an average net price of $16,834.

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173 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,970 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,384.

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144 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
925 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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140 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. 77% of the teachers are full time.

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108 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. A typical student attending UW - Whitewater will pay a net price of $14,648. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - Whitewater.

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106 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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94 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,057 Total Students

A typical student attending Madison College will pay a net price of $11,951. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 50% of students receive it. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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84 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,430 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UW - Green Bay. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Visual & Performing Arts Careers in WI

Some of the careers visual & performing arts majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Archivists 14% $48,020
Interior Designers 9% $46,060
Producers and Directors 5% $51,740
Artists 3% $60,530

View Nationwide Visual & Performing Arts Report

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