by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in design & applied arts at RISD. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates RISD highly for design & applied arts, ranked #97 out of 637 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 97 of 637 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 4 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in design & applied arts at RISD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 101 |
| Master’s | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rhode Island School of Design handed out 15 master’s degrees in design & applied arts.
RISD is a solid choice among schools offering design & applied arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 4 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Master’s Degree Schools | 15 |
Every one of the 15 students who graduated with a master’s degree in design & applied arts from RISD identified as women.
The majority of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at RISD were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 53% 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 master’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
RISD awarded 15 master’s degrees in illustration in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (53%).
Undergraduate study is also available at RISD. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 101 |