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.
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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):
| 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.
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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.