by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Wisconsin-Madison highly for music, coming in at #53 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 53 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 8 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 51 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in music at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in music.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is in the top 10% of the country for music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 3 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $36,340 a year. This is below $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,273 | $40,506 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
Find out more about University of Wisconsin-Madison tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 8 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 10 |