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 fine arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for fine arts majors, RISD came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island School of Design handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from RISD. This makes it the #16 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RISD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $16,510 a year. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RISD, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $83,197 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at RISD is $803 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
Learn more about RISD tuition and fees.
The fine arts program at RISD awarded 98 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% 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 bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the RISD fine arts 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.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at RISD make a median salary of $28,281. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $32,650.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from RISD in 2022, 34% were men and 66% were 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Rhode Island School of Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 89 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 58 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.