by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UWM ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #260 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #7 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Music Schools | 260 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 285 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in music from UWM. This makes it the #153 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,875 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,036 for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from UWM in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% 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, 71% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UWM music 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 music program at UWM make a median salary of $28,081. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 music majors earned their master's degree from UWM. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% 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 master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 133 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 87 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 29 |
| Dance | 17 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
