20 colleges · Wisconsin
Theater colleges in Wisconsin
20 colleges in Wisconsin offer a bachelor's degree in theater (10 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $30,877 a year after graduating, compared with $29,824 nationally.
All theater 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-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI | 8 | n/a | $39,521 | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | 33 | $29,487 | $39,452 | $19,389 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WI | 32 | $31,924 | $37,507 | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha, WI | 6 | n/a | $37,110 | n/a |
| Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI | 29 | $29,830 | $31,051 | $27,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI | 16 | $39,516 | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls, WI | 9 | $38,558 | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse, WI | 14 | $26,022 | n/a | n/a |
| Beloit CollegeBeloit, WI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carthage CollegeKenosha, WI | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Edgewood UniversityMadison, WI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WI | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ripon CollegeRipon, WI | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WI | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay, WI | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh, WI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, WI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Wisconsin offer theater?
20 colleges in Wisconsin awarded bachelor's degrees in theater in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 10 of them public.
Where do theater graduates earn the most in Wisconsin?
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, with median earnings of $39,521 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Theater 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.