by our College Data Analytics TeamHeres a high-level look at academic life at Rhode Island School of Design, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.
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At a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, Rhode Island School of Design offers far more individual attention than the national average of 15 to 1. At Rhode Island School of Design, 39% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.
For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.
Students at Rhode Island School of Design can choose from 12 majors with reported graduates spanning 8 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at Rhode Island School of Design are summarised below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Rhode Island School of Design.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 167 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 129 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 116 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 102 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 75 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.
As you weigh academic life at Rhode Island School of Design, a few more questions are worth asking:
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