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 architecture.
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The bachelor's program at RISD was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for architecture list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhode Island School of Design handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general architecture. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of architecture students who receive their bachelor's degree at RISD is $39,281. This is less than $46,312, which is the national median of all architecture majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Architecture majors graduating with a master's degree from RISD make a median salary of $56,475 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all architecture graduates with a master's is $53,394.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the architecture majors at Rhode Island School of Design.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students earned a bachelor's degree in architecture from RISD. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
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 architecture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 104 |
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