by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Rhode Island School of Design Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs RISD offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed. Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Rhode Island School of Design landed the #530 spot in College Factual’s 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 1,618 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking. For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island, RISD came in at #7.
For the last year in which we have data, 433 graduate students decided that Rhode Island School of Design was the best place for them. College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is. Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 73.9% of the total graduate student body at RISD while men make up 26.1%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at RISD, around 16.9% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group. Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at RISD. Around 53.6% of graduate students are international. The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at RISD who borrowed carries a median debt of $26,943.
Master’s degree recipients from RISD earn an average early-career salary of $65,423.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at RISD with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | $87,069 |
| Architecture. | $75,308 |
| Architectural Sciences | $53,439 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | $44,141 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $35,493 |
Rhode Island School of Design is a private not-for-profit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Rhode Island School of Design.
Contact details for RISD are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 20 Washington Place, Providence, RI 02903-2784 |
| Phone: | 401-454-6100 |
| Website: | www.risd.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/risd1877 |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/#!/risd |
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences | 45 | — |
| Computer Software Applications | 15 | — |
| Cultural Studies & Analysis | 5 | — |
| Design & Applied Arts | 12 | $87,069 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 6 | — |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 38 | $44,141 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 13 | — |
| Sustainability Science | 19 | — |
| Systems Theory | 22 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 16 | — |
| Woodworking | 9 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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