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Music Schools in Rhode Island

There are five schools in the state of Rhode Island offering music programs. 68 students graduated with degrees from Rhode Island music schools in 2010. 48 of all these students graduated with bachelors degrees and 11 of all these students graduated with associates degrees.

Overview

On average, 60 students graduate from programs in Rhode Island in music every year. More specifically, 11 students graduated with an associate's level music degree, 48 with a degree at the bachelor's level, seven with a degree at the master's level, and two with a degree at the doctorate level.

Five music schools are located in this New England state. And out of these, while three schools are public, two schools are private. Tuition at a private music school varies from $39,435 to $40,820, while public music school tuition varies from $6,986 to $10,476.

Average tuition for music programs is $23,359. While the lowest tuition in this state, which is $6,986 each year, is at Rhode Island College, the highest tuition for music programs, which is $40,820 every year, is at Brown University.

Rhode Island music schools offer associates degrees, bachelors degrees, masters degrees, and doctoral degrees.

Music Program Completions in Rhode Island 2006 - 2010

On average, 60 students graduate from programs in Rhode Island in music every year. More specifically, 11 students graduated with an associate's level music degree, 48 with a degree at the bachelor's level, seven with a degree at the master's level, and two with a degree at the doctorate level.

Music Program Completions in Rhode Island 2006 - 2010

  • Associate 2006: 2
  • Associate 2007: 3
  • Associate 2008: 4
  • Associate 2009: 1
  • Associate 2010: 11
  • Bachelor 2006: 32
  • Bachelor 2007: 49
  • Bachelor 2008: 38
  • Bachelor 2009: 61
  • Bachelor 2010: 48
  • Master 2006: 11
  • Master 2007: 9
  • Master 2008: 7
  • Master 2009: 7
  • Master 2010: 7
  • Doctorate 2006: 3
  • Doctorate 2007: 1
  • Doctorate 2008: 3
  • Doctorate 2009: 0
  • Doctorate 2010: 2

Music Program Availability in Rhode Island

Rhode Island schools offer a total of 17 programs in music. Of these programs, around 47.1% are bachelor's level programs. The remaining programs are degrees at the masters level, the doctoral level, and the associates level.

Music Program Availability in Rhode Island

  • Associate: 2
  • Bachelor: 8
  • Master: 4
  • Doctorate: 3

Career Trends

Music Composers and Arrangers — Salary by Percentile

Music Composers and Arrangers — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 18460
  • 25th Percentile: 24670
  • Median: 49750
  • 75th Percentile: 59470
  • 90th Percentile: 71800

Musicians and Singers — Salary by Percentile

Musicians and Singers — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 16578
  • 25th Percentile: 18325
  • Median: 23254
  • 75th Percentile: 77709
  • 90th Percentile: 123323

Musicians and Singers — Employment Trend

Musicians and Singers — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 39735
  • Median Salary 2007: 40851
  • Median Salary 2008: 29037
  • Median Salary 2009: 44387
  • Median Salary 2010: 23254
  • Total Employed 2006: 250
  • Total Employed 2007: 250
  • Total Employed 2008: 210
  • Total Employed 2009: 240
  • Total Employed 2010: 150

Music Composers and Arrangers — Employment Trend

Music Composers and Arrangers — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 28730
  • Median Salary 2007: 45280
  • Median Salary 2008: 43080
  • Median Salary 2009: 33960
  • Median Salary 2010: 49750
  • Total Employed 2006: 120
  • Total Employed 2007: 90
  • Total Employed 2008: 80
  • Total Employed 2009: 80
  • Total Employed 2010: 100

Rhode Island vs National Music Employment

Rhode Island vs National Music Employment

  • Employed in Rhode Island: 0.391% (250)

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1. Salve Regina University

100 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, RI 02840-4192
(401) 847-6650

Salve Regina University is a 4-year institution, founded in 1947. This school is located in the suburbs of Newport, Rhode Island. This school is the tenth biggest institution in the state of Rhode Island. This small school offers subjects such as healthcare management and marketing. Students are offered nine certificates, two associates level degrees, 38 degrees at the bachelors level, nine degrees at the masters level, and one degree at the doctoral level by Salve Regina. 2,604 students pursued degrees from the 44 programs at this school in 2010. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education accredits it.

2. Providence College

1 Cunningham Square
Providence, RI 02918-0001
(401) 865-1000

Providence College is 1.9 miles from the heart of downtown and it offers one program in music. PC is a 4-year institution. PC is the fourth biggest institution in the state of Rhode Island offering music in terms of programs.

3. The University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 2881
(401) 874-1000

The University of Rhode Island offers four programs in music. Out of those, this university offers three music degrees at the bachelor's level to students and one music degree at the master's level. This big university is located in the suburbs of Kingston, Rhode Island. Overall, 16,294 students pursue degrees in 173 University of Rhode Island programs. It is the sixth oldest institution in the state of Rhode Island offering music programs.

4. The Community College of Rhode Island

400 East Ave
Warwick, RI 02886-1807
(401) 825-1000

The Community College of Rhode Island, which is near the heart of downtown, is in Warwick, RI. This college offers two programs in music. This community college offers students two associate's level degrees in music. This college is a public 2-year institution. It is the oldest institution in the state of Rhode Island offering music programs.

5. Rhode Island College

600 Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 2908
(401) 456-8000

Rhode Island College, which is 2.5 miles from the center of the city, is in Providence, RI. RIC offers two music programs. Students are offered two degrees at the bachelor's level in music by it. It is a public 4-year institution. It ranks fourth in terms of enrollment in the state of Rhode Island.

6. Brown University

One Prospect Street
Providence, RI 2912
(401) 863-1000

Brown University is located in the center of Providence. Brown offers eight programs in music. Specifically, it offers two bachelor's level degrees in music to students, three master's level degrees in music, and three doctorate level degrees in music. 8,705 students pursue degrees in 196 programs at this ivy league university, overall. In terms of programs, it is the largest institution in the state of Rhode Island offering music.