by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how RISD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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RISD is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 375 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island School of Design handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at RISD is $29,489. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RISD, design students borrow a median amount of $70,629 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at RISD is $592 per month.
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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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the RISD design bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RISD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Rhode Island School of Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 130 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 58 |
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