by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for fine arts majors, UW - Madison came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UW - Madison. This makes it the #13 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2022, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison is $30,503. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 72 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from UW - Madison in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students 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 bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison fine arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at UW - Madison make a median salary of $30,934. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $32,650.
Of the 26 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from UW - Madison in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 92 |
| Music | 77 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 51 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 32 |
| Dance | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.