by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UWM ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #317 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #7 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in music from UWM. This makes it the #153 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWM is $20,513. This is less than $24,982, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, music students borrow a median amount of $25,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from UWM. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 10 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UWM, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students 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 master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 145 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 89 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 39 |
| Dance | 27 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 18 |
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