by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at RISD. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates RISD highly for design & applied arts, ranked #95 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 95 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 4 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in design & applied arts at RISD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 101 |
| Master’s | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rhode Island School of Design conferred 101 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
RISD is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RISD earn a median of $59,693 a year. This is higher than $47,785, the median for all majors at RISD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RISD, design & applied arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,943, the typical median for all majors at RISD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 25% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at RISD are Asian. Roughly 27% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 7 |
RISD granted 101 bachelor’s completions in illustration recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (27%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RISD. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 15 |
