by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Rider University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #15 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Rider University as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #465 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 465 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New Jersey | 12 of 34 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 95 of 213 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at Rider University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 113 |
| Master’s | 30 |
This visual & performing arts field at Rider University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 78 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 16 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 16 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 10 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rider University handed out 113 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Rider University ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Rider University report a median salary of $37,375 a year. This is lower than $62,159, the median for all majors at Rider University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Rider University, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,205, the typical median for all majors at Rider University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,000 | $39,700 |
| Fees | $1,420 | $1,420 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Rider University were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Rider University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 30 |
