by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how URI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 172 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 173 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in music from URI. This makes it the #270 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $588 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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The music program at URI awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from URI in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 65 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 22 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13 |
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