by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how RIC ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 148 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,526 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RIC paid an average of $919 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
Learn more about RIC tuition and fees.
The theater program at RIC awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into 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 theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
RIC does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Rhode Island College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 13 |
| Music | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 10 |
| Dance | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.