by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how RIC ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 64% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,241 a year. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
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 |
Learn more about RIC tuition and fees.
Of the 15 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from RIC in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were 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, 60% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
RIC does not offer an online option for its fine arts 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 fine arts majors at Rhode Island College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 13 |
| Music | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 10 |
| Dance | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.