by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in design & applied arts at RIT. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RIT highly for design & applied arts, placing at #87 out of 637 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 87 of 637 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in New York | 5 of 40 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 15 of 97 |
The following degree levels are offered in design & applied arts at RIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 173 |
| Associate’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rochester Institute of Technology awarded 5 master’s degrees in design & applied arts.
RIT is not yet ranked for design & applied arts at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at RIT were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
RIT conferred 5 master’s degrees in industrial and product design recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (80%).
Undergraduate study is also available at RIT. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 173 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 16 |