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Best Value Fine and Studio Arts Colleges in Rhode Island

Ranked by best return on investment (earnings vs. cost). See our methodology.

Rhode Island College delivers the state's most affordable Fine and Studio Arts education at $10,988 annually, while graduates from Brown University command the highest earnings at $32,925. The $35,265 cost gap between these Providence neighbors reflects different career trajectories in a state where arts graduates often find work in healthcare marketing, educational programming, and defense contractor communications. With only 8 programs serving the Ocean State, students face limited but varied options ranging from RISD's specialized $46,253 investment to URI's middle-ground approach.
8
Programs
$10,988 – $46,253
Net Price Range
$26,307
Avg. Program Earnings
73.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Fine and Studio Arts Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,988 $29,141 $10,986 46.2% 87.5%
2 $26,572 $32,925 $68,230 95.9% 5.1%
3 $19,899 $24,035 $16,408 71.0% 76.4%
4 $35,682 $22,806 $47,930 74.9% 69.5%
5 $46,253 $22,627 $59,760 88.5% 17.4%
6 $36,906 $35,625 57.5% 74.5%
7 $45,538 $60,848 87.9% 52.8%
8 $38,123 $42,666 66.6% 91.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost difference between Rhode Island's cheapest and most expensive Fine Arts programs?

Rhode Island College's public funding keeps costs at $10,988 while Rhode Island School of Design charges $46,253 as a specialized private institution. The $35,265 gap reflects different educational models, with RISD focusing exclusively on art and design while RIC serves broader undergraduate populations.

How do Fine Arts earnings compare across Rhode Island's different types of institutions?

Brown University graduates earn $32,925 annually, significantly outpacing other programs, while RISD graduates average $22,627 despite the school's reputation and high costs. Public university graduates from URI and RIC fall in the middle range at $24,035 and $29,141 respectively.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in Rhode Island Fine Arts programs?

Brown leads with a 95.90% graduation rate at $26,572 net cost, while RISD achieves 88.50% despite charging $46,253. Rhode Island College manages only 46.20% graduation rates even with the lowest costs, suggesting factors beyond price affect student success.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.