by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how RIC compares to other colleges that offer music.
Jump to any of the following sections:
During the most recent reporting year, Rhode Island College handed out 6 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,093 a year. This is below $57,002, the median for all majors at RIC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RIC, music graduates take on a median debt of $14,133 in student loans. This is below $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,277 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Read more about RIC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 67% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at Rhode Island College.
The music program at RIC breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 |
| Music Performance, General | 1 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
RIC conferred 1 degree in music history, literature, and theory in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
RIC conferred 1 degree in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
RIC conferred 1 degree in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).