25 colleges · Wisconsin
Music colleges in Wisconsin
25 colleges in Wisconsin offer a bachelor's degree in music (12 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $34,245 a year after graduating, compared with $34,278 nationally.
All music programs in Wisconsin
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI | 48 | $44,633 | $47,079 | $19,370 |
| University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI | 22 | $41,173 | $45,306 | $26,539 |
| Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WI | 56 | $34,245 | $43,385 | $27,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | 31 | $32,201 | $37,616 | $20,924 |
| University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI | 25 | $26,871 | n/a | n/a |
| Beloit CollegeBeloit, WI | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WI | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carthage CollegeKenosha, WI | 12 | n/a | n/a | $27,000 |
| Concordia University-WisconsinMequon, WI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Edgewood UniversityMadison, WI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Maranatha Baptist UniversityWatertown, WI | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marian UniversityFond Du Lac, WI | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ripon CollegeRipon, WI | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WI | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay, WI | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse, WI | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh, WI | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha, WI | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville, WI | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls, WI | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WI | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-SuperiorSuperior, WI | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, WI | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Wisconsin offer music?
25 colleges in Wisconsin awarded bachelor's degrees in music in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 12 of them public.
Where do music graduates earn the most in Wisconsin?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, with median earnings of $47,079 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Music nationwide · All colleges in Wisconsin
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.