by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RISD. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RISD highly for multi / interdisciplinary studies, ranked #724 out of 878 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in multi / interdisciplinary studies at RISD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 84 |
| Master’s | 46 |
The multi / interdisciplinary studies field at RISD covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Systems Science and Theory | 102 |
| Sustainability Studies | 21 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rhode Island School of Design handed out 84 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
RISD ranks competitively among schools offering multi / interdisciplinary studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RISD, multi / interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $26,748 in student loans. This is lower than $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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at RISD were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% 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 multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 42 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RISD. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 46 |