2026 Best Music Performance Schools in Wisconsin

Music Performance degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best music performance schools.

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• Best Music Performance Schools in Wisconsin

Best Schools for Music Performance in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall music performance education in Wisconsin.

Top Schools in Music Performance

1

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

39 Music Performance Degrees Awarded

77% 6-Year Graduation Rate

Leading the list is Lawrence University, our #1 school for music performance. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Appleton. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. There were roughly 39 music performance students who graduated with this degree at Lawrence University in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. More information about a degree in music performance from Lawrence University

2

University Of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

35 Music Performance Degrees Awarded

$31,552 Median Starting Salary

University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best music performance schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 35 music performance degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Students who receive their music performance degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $31,552 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree. Get the full music performance details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 8 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.