Providence, Rhode Island has 3 music schools for you to consider if you are interested in pursuing a degree in music. Providence has a total population of 173,618 and a student population of 36,049. Of these students, 22,734 are enrolled in schools that offer music programs.
Rhode Island College is the largest music school in Providence, based on student population. In 2010, approximately 16 students graduated from the Music program at Rhode Island College.
A reported 35 students graduated with credentials in music in Providence in 2010. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $38,625 per year in tuition if you are eligible for instate tuition. Out of state tuition for all Providence music schools was an average of $41,652 per year in 2009.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,055 for music related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus at one of the Providence-based music schools, you will have an added expense of $10,152 per year, on average, for room and board. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $9,608.
Many music graduates choose to work as musicians after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Providence, your job prospects are average. In 2010, 1 out of every 0 musicians in Rhode Island were working in the greater Providence area. By the year 2018, the number of musicians is expected to increase by 9% in Providence. This anticipated change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for musicians.
As a musician in Providence, you can expect to make an average salary of $50,500 per year. This is the same as the average salary for musicians in the state.
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Rhode Island College
Address:
600 Mount Pleasant Ave, Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Brown University
Address:
One Prospect Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02912
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Providence College
Address:
1 Cunningham Square, Providence, Rhode Island 02918-0001
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree