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Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 54 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in RI.

In this state, Visual & Performing Arts is the 15th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in Rhode Island

Visual & Performing Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a visual and performing arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual and performing arts majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 40.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 35.2%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in Rhode Island

9,820 people in the state and 2,744,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual and performing arts.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in Rhode Island

Visual & Performing Arts grads earn an average of $65,660 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Rhode Island that offer visual and performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,227 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at RISD. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

#2

Brown University

Providence
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,341 a year. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $29,544.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,827 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

Visual & Performing Arts Careers in RI

Some of the careers visual and performing arts majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Curators 20% $54,010
Archivists 17% $58,760
Producers and Directors 12% $60,020
Music Directors and Composers 7% $56,980
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 6% $73,520
Writers and Authors 5% $62,660
Graphic Designers 5% $57,050
Professors 4% $70,460
Managers 4% $114,950
Interior Designers 4% $70,010
Musicians and Singers 4% $0
Commercial and Industrial Designers 3% $69,650
High School Teachers 3% $73,460
Multimedia Artists and Animators 0% $0
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $0
Art Directors 0% $85,030
Communications Professors 0% $73,820
Dancers 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to visual and performing arts.

Major Annual Graduates in RI
English Language & Literature 35
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 7
Liberal Arts & Humanities 7
Philosophy & Religious Studies 6
Theology & Religious Vocations 6

View all majors related to Visual & Performing Arts

View Nationwide Visual & Performing Arts Report

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