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Visual & Performing Arts at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Visual & Performing Arts at University of Wisconsin-Madison

If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wisconsin #2 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 152
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #16 of 1,185
Best Value Wisconsin #19 of 28
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #72 of 152
Best Value Nationwide #545 of 1,176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wisconsin #2 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 152
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #16 of 1,185
Best Value Wisconsin #19 of 28
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #72 of 152
Best Value Nationwide #545 of 1,176

Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Visual & Performing Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Visual & Performing Arts at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,565
2 years $36,062
3 years $38,119
4 years $42,579
5 years $45,168

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $42,579, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Visual & Performing Arts earnings compared with all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison stands at $20,096.

Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates

Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Visual & Performing Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property $118,242
Compliance Managers $117,178
Choreographers $109,380
Set and Exhibit Designers $109,049
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $96,762
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Managers, All Other $95,684
Media Programming Directors $90,799

References

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