Best Music Schools in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 2 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 37 recent graduates. Graduates in Rhode Island earn $29,178 on average within two years — 8% above the national average of $27,045, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

School choice matters significantly: University of Rhode Island graduates earn $36,848 while Rhode Island College graduates earn $21,508 — a $15,340 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in RI

$29,178

RI Avg. Earnings

$27,045

National Avg.

354

Schools Nationally

Music Schools in Rhode Island, Ranked by Earnings

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI · Public

$36,848

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,068

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 77.1%

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI · Public

$21,508

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,765

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 81.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in Rhode Island?

University of Rhode Island ranks #1 for Music in Rhode Island with median graduate earnings of $36,848 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Music programs in the state.

How much do Music graduates earn in Rhode Island?

Music graduates in Rhode Island earn an average of $29,178 within two years of graduation. This is 8% above the national average of $27,045 for this major.

What is the hardest Music school to get into in Rhode Island?

University of Rhode Island is the most selective Music program in Rhode Island with an acceptance rate of 77.1%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 79.1%.

Other Popular Majors in Rhode Island

Computer Science $110,969 Applied Mathematics $75,756 Computer and Information Sciences, General $65,103 Computer Engineering $63,493 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $61,814 Civil Engineering $61,508 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $57,769 Finance and Financial Management Services $55,607

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.