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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for painting majors, RISD came in at #3. 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 28 bachelor's degrees in painting. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in painting from RISD. This makes it the #4 most popular school for painting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the painting majors at Rhode Island School of Design.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 painting majors earned their bachelor's degree from RISD. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% 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 painting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 painting majors earned their master's degree from RISD. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in 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 painting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 31 |
| Sculpture | 21 |
| Printmaking | 12 |
| Jewelry Arts | 9 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 8 |
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