by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UWM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UWM. This makes it the #59 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,985 a year. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $28,259 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,127.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at UWM is $166 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UWM paid an average of $852 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $352 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,455 | $20,455 |
| Fees | $1,565 | $1,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,980 | $10,980 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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Of the 104 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UWM, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students 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 bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UWM 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 UWM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at UWM make a median salary of $39,680. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $32,650.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from UWM in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% 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 - Milwaukee with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 87 |
| Music | 34 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 29 |
| Dance | 17 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.