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The bachelor's program at RISD was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for photography list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhode Island School of Design handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in photography. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in photography from RISD. This makes it the #13 most popular school for photography master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the photography majors at Rhode Island School of Design.
Of the 7 photography students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from RISD, about 14% were men and 86% 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 photography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in photography from RISD in 2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RISD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students 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 master's in photography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | 30 |
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