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Best Design and Applied Arts Schools in Wisconsin
Top Design and Applied Arts programs in Wisconsin ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 9
Avg major earnings: $47,026
Top Design and Applied Arts Programs in Wisconsin
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Madison #39 national | $51,862 |
| 2 | Saint Norbert College #474 national | N/A |
| 3 | Carthage College #657 national | $42,358 |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Stout #822 national | $47,390 |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point #943 national | N/A |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay #1059 national | $35,270 |
| 7 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design #1178 national | $47,768 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside #1208 national | N/A |
| 9 | Mount Mary University #1569 national | $37,070 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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