Visual and Performing Arts at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates in visual and performing arts earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Compares for Visual and Performing Arts
All 68 colleges reporting visual and performing arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $65,848 | $62,674 | #1 | $41,165 |
| 2 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $57,883 | $59,451 | #2 | $30,138 |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $57,002 | $57,954 | #3 | — |
| 4 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $54,703 | $49,812 | #13 | $31,941 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $53,829 | $54,728 | #5 | $29,707 |
| 6 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $52,922 | $56,329 | #4 | $28,878 |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $50,205 | $53,830 | #6 | $29,775 |
| 8 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $49,175 | $43,304 | #30 | $20,600 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #11 | $22,817 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #12 | $22,817 |
| 11 | University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ | $48,112 | $49,436 | #15 | $27,824 |
| 12 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $48,043 | $43,716 | #26 | $27,741 |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $47,819 | $49,758 | #14 | $28,226 |
| 14 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $47,546 | $50,607 | #8 | $30,629 |
| 15 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $47,546 | $50,607 | #9 | $30,629 |
| 16 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $47,321 | $45,040 | #24 | $19,135 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Whitewater visual and performing arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,226 one year after graduating and $47,819 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater rank for visual and performing arts?
Among 68 colleges reporting earnings for visual and performing arts graduates, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is visual and performing arts at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for visual and performing arts ($41,688), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,398.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.