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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #315 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 284 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 315 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
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 |
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Of the 77 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from RIC, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the RIC visual & performing arts 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 visual & performing arts majors at Rhode Island College.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 13 |
| Music | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 10 |
| Dance | 7 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.