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 fine arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for fine arts majors, RISD came in at #25. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhode Island School of Design handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 36 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from RISD. This makes it the #16 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at RISD is $20,934. This is less than $24,186, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at RISD make a median salary of $30,365. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $29,510.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RISD, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,162 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at RISD is $803 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Rhode Island School of Design.
Of the 89 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from RISD in 2020-2021, 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Of the 36 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from RISD in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 73 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 42 |
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