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Visual & Performing Arts at Rhode Island College

77 Bachelor's Degrees
0 Master's Degrees
#315 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how RIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual & performing arts.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at RIC

RIC Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #315 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Rhode Island.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 284
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 315

Popularity of Visual & Performing Arts at RIC

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts from RIC Cost?

$10,986 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

RIC Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RIC was $919 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $372 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,481 $25,014
Fees $1,505 $1,505
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $13,719 $13,719
On Campus Other Expenses $1,440 $1,440

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RIC Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 77 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from RIC, about 35% were men and 65% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 44
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 12

Does RIC Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts?

Online degrees for the RIC visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIC Online Learning page.

Visual & Performing Arts Student Diversity at RIC

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Rhode Island College.

Visual & Performing Arts Majors

Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Drama & Theater Arts 18
Fine & Studio Arts 15
Design & Applied Arts 13
Music 11
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 10
Dance 7
General Visual & Performing Arts 3

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