Is Ringling College of Art and Design worth it?
Ringling College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Sarasota, Florida (small city). It awarded 387 degrees in 2024, most often in animation, interactive technology, video graphics; illustration; and art studies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$28,920
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,311
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,325
Average net price
$57,742
Completion rate
72%
Completions (2024)
387
Years to pay back
4.7 years
Students (undergrad)
1,662
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $28,137 | $47,937 | 184 |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's | $44,048 | $75,213 | 87 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $18,551 | $41,024 | 41 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $18,932 | $36,346 | 34 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | Bachelor's | 139 |
| Illustration | Bachelor's | 120 |
| Art/Art Studies, General | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Graphic Design | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Photography | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Creative Writing | Bachelor's | 6 |
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Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page