by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how RISD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in film.
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The bachelor's program at RISD was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island School of Design handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in film from RISD. This makes it the #49 most popular school for film master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at RISD is $17,701. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,425 for all film students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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Of the 52 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from RISD in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% 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 film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the RISD film 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.
The film program at RISD awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
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 film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Rhode Island School of Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 130 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 89 |
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