by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at URI. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates URI highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #146 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 146 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Rhode Island | 2 of 7 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 22 of 84 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 121 |
| Master’s | 3 |
The visual & performing arts field at URI includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 59 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 27 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 20 |
| Music | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rhode Island conferred 121 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
URI holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from URI earn a median of $38,625 a year. This is below $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at URI, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $20,938 in student loans. This is below $23,398, the typical median for all majors at URI.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
Learn more about URI tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 50% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at URI were White. Approximately 79% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at URI. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
