Rhode Island School of Design Data & Information Overview
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How Well Is Rhode Island School of Design Ranked?
2026 College Rankings
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Rhode Island School of Design was awarded 36 badges in the 2026 rankings.
Overall Ranking
College Factual ranked RISD as #622 out of 5,192 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list.
Within the state, RISD holds the #7 spot on the Best Colleges in Rhode Island ranking.
See all of the rankings for Rhode Island School of Design.
How Much Do RISD Grads Make?
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from RISD with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $53,747 in their early years. This is good news for future RISD graduates since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year.
