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RISD was ranked #77 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhode Island School of Design handed out 199 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 286 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 41 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from RISD. This makes it the #107 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Rhode Island School of Design.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 199 visual & performing arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from RISD. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 45 |
| Other Races | 23 |
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of visual & performing arts master's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 125 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 73 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 42 |
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