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 design.
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
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The bachelor's program at RISD was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhode Island School of Design handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 49% over the previous year when 144 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RISD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,129 a year. This is higher than $32,733, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
Design majors graduating with a master's degree from RISD make a median salary of $55,121 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all design graduates with a master's is $46,655.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RISD, design students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of alldesign bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at RISD is $592 per month.
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - 3D Modeling & Animation
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - Web Design
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Rhode Island School of Design.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% 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 bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 125 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 42 |
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