by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how RIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for design majors, RIT came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 134 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in design from RIT. This makes it the #14 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,709 a year. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIT, design students borrow a median amount of $52,857 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 RIT is $601 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RIT was $2,017 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,784 | $55,784 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,516 | $15,516 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 122 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from RIT. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the RIT 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 RIT Online Learning page.
Of the 22 students who earned a master's degree in Design & Applied Arts from RIT in 2021-2022, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of design associate's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a associate's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 137 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 22 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
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