2027 Best Art History Schools in Wisconsin

Art History programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best art history schools.

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• Best Art History Schools in Wisconsin

Best Schools for Art History in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall art history education in Wisconsin.

Top Schools in Art History

1

University Of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

42 Art History Degrees Awarded

$30,719 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Madison, our #1 school for art history. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. About 90% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 42 art history degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art history degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $30,719 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $19,316 in student loans. More information about a degree in art history from University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Art History Degrees Awarded

$36,332 Median Starting Salary

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in art history, ranking #2. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 12 art history degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent year. Graduates of the art history program make about $36,332 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,719. Read more about the art history program at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.