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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Wisconsin

146 Visual & Performing Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Visual & Performing Arts is the 16th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

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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
Master’s Degree 115
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
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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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 64.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.3%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 51,180 people employed in jobs related to a visual and performing arts degree, compared to 2,744,770 nationwide.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Wisconsin

Visual & Performing Arts grads earn an average of $57,110 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Programs in WI

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There are 4 colleges in Wisconsin that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Wisconsin - Madison

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,313 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending UW - Madison will pay a net price of $17,234. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid.

#2

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#3

Carthage College

Kenosha
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,763 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#4

University of Wisconsin - Stout

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,343 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

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
Set and Exhibit Designers 10% $50,860
Architecture Professors 10% $78,360
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

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Theology & Religious Vocations 91
English Language & Literature 81
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 74
Philosophy & Religious Studies 33
Liberal Arts & Humanities 4

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