Fine and Studio Arts bachelor's degree programs in Wisconsin
Compare 14 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Wisconsin
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh · $27,000 federal debt$50,1892University of Wisconsin-StoutMenomonie · Debt not reported$49,9673University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater · $25,250 federal debt$49,5064University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison · $19,316 federal debt$48,6845University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee · $28,000 federal debt$44,7886Lawrence UniversityAppleton · Debt not reported$44,3137University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire · $25,371 federal debt$42,9958University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point · $26,000 federal debt$42,7719University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville · Debt not reported$42,27110University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay · Debt not reported$41,997
CAREER CONTEXT IN WI
What related occupations pay in Wisconsin
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $77,560
- Middle 50% wage range
- $63,050–$80,470
- State employment
- 1,840
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-1012Craft Artists
- State median wage
- $58,650
- Middle 50% wage range
- $37,630–$71,540
- State employment
- 190
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
27-1013Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
- State median wage
- $53,350
- Middle 50% wage range
- $50,460–$68,180
- State employment
- 100
- Projected growth
- -2.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,200
27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators
- State median wage
- $64,890
- Middle 50% wage range
- $56,670–$91,050
- State employment
- 210
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
51-9071Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
- State median wage
- $55,830
- Middle 50% wage range
- $44,600–$62,700
- State employment
- 280
- Projected growth
- -3.2%
- Annual openings
- 3,700
27-1011Art Directors
- State median wage
- $81,130
- Middle 50% wage range
- $66,240–$106,260
- State employment
- 730
- Projected growth
- +4.2%
- Annual openings
- 12,200
25-4012Curators
- State median wage
- $64,370
- Middle 50% wage range
- $57,180–$78,260
- State employment
- 300
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 1,600
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $62,870
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,910–$77,420
- State employment
- 15,910
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Wisconsin; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Oshkosh | $50,189 | $27,000 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | Menomonie | $49,967 | Not available |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Whitewater | $49,506 | $25,250 |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison | $48,684 | $19,316 |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee | $44,788 | $28,000 |
| 6 | Lawrence University | Appleton | $44,313 | Not available |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire | $42,995 | $25,371 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point | $42,771 | $26,000 |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | Platteville | $42,271 | Not available |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Green Bay | $41,997 | Not available |
| 11 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | River Falls | $41,705 | $30,084 |
| 12 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | Milwaukee | $40,952 | $27,000 |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | La Crosse | $34,880 | $19,750 |
| 14 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside | Kenosha | $31,577 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Fine and Studio Arts in Wisconsin
What do Fine and Studio Arts bachelor's degree graduates earn in Wisconsin?
Across 14 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $42,771 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $26,000 among the 9 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Wisconsin colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.