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 music programs.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #290 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 277 |
| Best Music Schools | 290 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,549 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,036 for all music 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from RIC in 2022, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the RIC music 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Rhode Island College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 13 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 10 |
| Dance | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
