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:
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 |
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 |
Learn more about Rider University tuition and fees.
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 |
Rider University granted 29 bachelor’s completions in voice and opera in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).
Rider University granted 16 bachelor’s degrees in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).
Rider University awarded 16 bachelor’s completions in cinematography and film/video production in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
Rider University granted 15 bachelor’s degrees in dance, general in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
Rider University conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in music history, literature, and theory in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (45%).
Rider University conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in fine and studio arts management recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
Rider University awarded 7 bachelor’s completions in acting in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
Rider University granted 5 bachelor’s degrees in music, general recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
Rider University awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in directing and theatrical production in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Rider University granted 3 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
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 | 30 |
