by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at UWM. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Master’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 #582 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 582 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Wisconsin | 19 of 28 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 78 of 152 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 45 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UWM is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at UWM are White. About 58% 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 master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee handed out 4 graduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
UWM is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degree graduates at UWM are White. Approximately 25% 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 graduate certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UWM. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 288 |
| Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 24 |