by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in fine & studio arts at RISD. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’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 #368 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 368 of 678 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Rhode Island | 5 of 5 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the New England Region | 38 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rhode Island School of Design handed out 34 master’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
RISD is among the very best schools in the country for fine & studio arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of fine & studio arts master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts master’s degree graduates at RISD are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 44% 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 fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 2 |
RISD conferred 10 master’s completions in painting in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
RISD awarded 6 master’s degrees in sculpture recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).
RISD awarded 5 master’s completions in fiber, textile and weaving arts recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (60%).
RISD awarded 4 master’s degrees 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 (75%).
RISD awarded 3 master’s completions in fine arts and art studies, other recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (33%).
RISD granted 3 master’s degrees in jewelry arts in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
RISD conferred 3 master’s degrees in printmaking in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (33%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at RISD. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 133 |