Below are the key facts about graduate study in visual & performing arts at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Wisconsin-Madison highly for visual & performing arts, coming in at #14 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 14 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Wisconsin | 2 of 28 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 152 |
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 154 |
| Certificate | 270 |
| Master’s | 52 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at University of Wisconsin-Madison covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 187 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 132 |
| Music | 54 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 53 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 30 |
| Dance | 21 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 52 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,635 | $52,332 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Approximately 71% 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 master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 16 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 44% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Approximately 44% 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 doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 154 |
| Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 270 |