Ringling College of Art and Design: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Ringling College of Art and Design at a glance

• 1,662

  students enrolled

• 374

  degrees and certificates a year

• 72%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $57,742

  average net price a year

  Tuition $50,500

• $39,650

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $43,325

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  75% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Ringling College of Art and Design reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Ringling College of Art and Design

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Sarasota County, where the college is.

• 228

  open professional jobs

• 34

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  9 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Sarasota County

  2026-08 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $80,633

  median household income

  Sarasota County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in visual & performing arts, communications technology, which lead to design (5 open), marketing (10 open).

Hiring most: Slidell Memorial Hospital (8), CACI International (7), EoS Fitness (7), Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (6), Caci International (5), Global Ordnance (5), State of Florida (5), Atwell (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (45), Sales (35), Operations (33), Finance (23), Clinical (13), Human Resources (11). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Suncoast.

• CareerSource SuncoastSarasota · 941-358-4200 · 8:30-5:00 Mon-Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Ringling College of Art and Design?

Ringling College of Art and Design enrolls about 1,662 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Sarasota, Florida. It awards about 374 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design?

72% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Ringling College of Art and Design graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,650 six years after entry and $43,325 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Ringling College of Art and Design offer AI or data science degrees?

Ringling College of Art and Design reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Ringling College of Art and Design?

228 open professional jobs are listed in Sarasota County, 34 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Slidell Memorial Hospital has the most openings.