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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Wisconsin

2,526 students earned Visual & Performing Arts degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

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 1,754
Associate Degree 348
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 277
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 277
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 277
Master’s Degree 115
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 78.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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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 and performing arts.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a visual and 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 and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at UWM. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,486.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,313 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,234. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,970 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,343 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,589. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
925 Total Students

An average student at MIAD will pay a net price of $26,046. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. The 7.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,346. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,126 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $14,417.

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

80% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UW - Eau Claire.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,057 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,436 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 39% of the teachers are full time.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,518 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,452. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,672 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,092.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in WI

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

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 22% $36,720
Fashion Designers 17% $39,040
Writers and Authors 16% $50,190
Archivists 14% $48,020
Photographers 13% $29,360
Managers 13% $75,630
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 11% $0
Architecture Professors 10% $78,360
Set and Exhibit Designers 10% $50,860
Curators 10% $49,590
Interior Designers 9% $46,060
Commercial and Industrial Designers 9% $55,830
Designers 9% $53,050
Fine Artists 8% $0
Multimedia Artists and Animators 8% $56,320
Dancers 8% $0
Art Directors 8% $73,420
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 7% $68,330
Graphic Designers 7% $46,190
Sports Entertainers and Performers 6% $0
Communications Professors 5% $74,680
Sound Engineering Technicians 5% $54,480
Producers and Directors 5% $51,740
Professors 5% $78,880
Actors 4% $0
Musicians and Singers 4% $0
Artists 3% $60,530
Craft Artists 3% $37,620
High School Teachers 3% $56,700
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators -3% $42,550
Film and Video Editors -13% $49,220
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers -15% $54,720

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to visual and performing arts.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Liberal Arts & Humanities 2,376
English Language & Literature 789
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 787
Philosophy & Religious Studies 236
Theology & Religious Vocations 130

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