by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at RISD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RISD among the top schools in the country for fine & studio arts, coming in at #370 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 370 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Rhode Island | 5 of 5 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the New England Region | 37 of 56 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in fine & studio arts at RISD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 133 |
| Master’s | 34 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rhode Island School of Design awarded 133 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
RISD is among the very best schools in the country for fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at RISD earn a median of $29,185 a year. This is below $47,785, the median for all majors at RISD.
To complete a bachelor’s at RISD, fine & studio 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.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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, 27% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at RISD were White. Roughly 36% 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 fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 8 |
RISD granted 41 bachelor’s completions in painting in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (39%).
RISD conferred 34 bachelor’s completions in sculpture recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).
RISD awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in fiber, textile and weaving arts in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (36%).
RISD granted 12 bachelor’s completions in jewelry arts in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (42%).
RISD awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in printmaking in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
RISD awarded 4 bachelor’s completions in ceramic arts and ceramics in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (50%).
RISD granted 3 bachelor’s completions in fine arts and art studies, other in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
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 Fine & Studio Arts | 34 |
