We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at RISD. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates RISD as a strong choice for family, consumer & human sciences, ranked #480 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools | 480 of 495 |
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 19 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in family, consumer & human sciences at RISD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
This family, consumer & human sciences area of study at RISD covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Apparel and Textiles | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rhode Island School of Design conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in family, consumer & human sciences.
RISD ranks competitively among schools offering family, consumer & human sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 13 |
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 225 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RISD, family, consumer & human sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,943, the typical median for all majors at RISD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,220 | $61,564 |
| Fees | $1,124 | $1,124 |
Learn more about RISD tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at RISD are Asian. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
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 family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |