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Master's+1% vs national median103 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts at University of Wisconsin - Superior

Ranked 71st of 142 master's programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,655
middle 50%: $28,777 – $66,779
Median · 5 years out
$56,406
middle 50%: $37,935 – $71,134
Median · 10 years out
$65,081
middle 50%: $42,371 – $75,281

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Visual and Performing Arts (master's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Wisconsin - Superior's master's program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $39,655 one year after graduating, rising to $65,081 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% above the national median of $55,817 for this field, ranking 71st of 142 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
7.5 yrs
≈ $8,657 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Virginia
$57,248 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$57,214 · 5 yrs out
University of Hartford
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Western Illinois University
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
University of Saint Thomas
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Buffalo
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
$56,339 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$55,964 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$55,954 · 5 yrs out
University of South Dakota
$55,836 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$55,817 · 5 yrs out
East Carolina University
$55,770 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Wisconsin - Superior

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$73,173 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$64,746 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$62,790 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$61,502 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$61,121 · 5 yrs out
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$61,121 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Master's)
$59,253 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$59,253 · 5 yrs out
Chemistry (Bachelor's)
$59,253 · 5 yrs out

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