We'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 #259 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at RIC is $31,765. This is higher than $24,982, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIC, music students borrow a median amount of $14,133 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Rhode Island College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from RIC. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 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 music.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 9 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Fine & Studio Arts | 42 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 24 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 12 |
Dance | 10 |
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