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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for visual & performing arts majors, RISD came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island School of Design handed out 239 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 199 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from RISD. This makes it the #107 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,690 | $58,690 |
| Fees | $1,070 | $1,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,850 | $15,850 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Learn more about RISD tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 239 visual & performing arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from RISD. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 51 |
| Other Races | 26 |
RISD does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RISD Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students earned a master's degree in visual & performing arts from RISD. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Rhode Island School of Design.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 130 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 89 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 58 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.