Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, Florida · Private, nonprofit · 1,662 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr). Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $47,261 |
| $30k to $48k | $48,213 |
| $48k to $75k | $55,121 |
| $75k to $110k | $59,265 |
| $110k and up | $62,609 |
| All families (average) | $57,742 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $47,937 | +$13,587 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2 yrs |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $75,213 | +$40,863 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $36,346 | +$1,996 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 13.5 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $41,024 | +$6,674 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 72% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.