Here is an overview of this program at UWM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UWM highly for music, placing at #287 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 287 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Wisconsin | 7 of 8 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 36 of 51 |
Here is each degree level granted in music at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in music.
UWM is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 7 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 35 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 262 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at UWM earn a median of $31,502 a year. This is below $56,986, the median for all majors at UWM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UWM, music students borrow a median amount of $25,750 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, 58% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM are White. About 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-Milwaukee with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UWM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Music | 4 |