How long does it usually take to complete a graduate degree?
At UW-Madison School of Music, Masters degree students in performance typically complete the degree in four semesters of full-time enrollment. This time may be longer for students who need remedial work or who attend part-time. A minimum of 30 graduate-level credits must be completed at UW-Madison. For the DMA program, students generally complete all required coursework in six semesters, assuming full-time enrollment. This includes at least 32 graduate credits at UW-Madison. After course requirements are fulfilled candidates typically complete the remainder of degree recitals and the Doctoral Research Project within two to three years.
