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Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in Wisconsin

39 accredited institutions in Wisconsin offering visual & performing arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

39

Colleges

5,622

Graduates/yr

22

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Wisconsin

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Stout

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Madison

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lawrence University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Madison Area Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Carthage College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Milwaukee Area Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Waukesha County Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Marquette University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Fox Valley Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Western Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Chippewa Valley Technical College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Viterbo University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Gateway Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Edgewood College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Saint Norbert College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Carroll University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Moraine Park Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Superior

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Mount Mary University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lakeland University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Alverno College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Northcentral Technical College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Maranatha Baptist University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Marian University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Net Price <$30K

Studying Visual & Performing Arts in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 39 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 5,622 graduates annually. Of these, 22 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Wisconsin residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.