by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UWM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UWM as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #595 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 595 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Wisconsin | 19 of 27 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 81 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 288 |
| Certificate | 24 |
| Master’s | 45 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
The visual & performing arts field at UWM includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 118 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 88 |
| Music | 51 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 34 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 33 |
| Dance | 20 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee handed out 288 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UWM is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #14 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,994 a year. This is below $56,986, the median for all majors at UWM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UWM, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $26,542 in student loans. This is below $26,827, the typical median for all majors at UWM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,091 | $20,772 |
| Fees | $1,626 | $1,626 |
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Among recent graduates, 48% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 216 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 24 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
UWM is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at UWM were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at UWM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 45 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 4 |
