# University of Wisconsin-Madison: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Madison, WI. IPEDS 240444, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,503
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,684 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,316 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in WI: 4 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (14 colleges, $42,883): +$5,801
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,094

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,684 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,200 | $17,640 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $4,101 | $17,224 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $8,134 | $34,163 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,763 | $74,605 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $27,292 | $114,626 | 10.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Studio Art at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $50,189 | $27,000 | $14,305 | 46% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | $49,967 | not reported | $17,490 | 55% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $49,506 | $25,250 | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $48,684 | $19,316 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $44,788 | $28,000 | $15,014 | 49% |
| Lawrence University | $44,313 | not reported | $23,401 | 77% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $42,995 | $25,371 | $16,550 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $42,771 | $26,000 | $14,559 | 51% |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $42,271 | not reported | $16,032 | 56% |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $41,997 | not reported | $13,369 | 48% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $41,705 | $30,084 | $14,054 | 57% |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | $40,952 | $27,000 | $26,541 | 67% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $34,880 | $19,750 | $16,210 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | $31,577 | not reported | $11,772 | 40% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $64,080 Madison, WI, $62,870 WI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $83,650 Madison, WI, $81,130 WI, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage $33,280 Madison, WI, $38,840 WI, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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