Below are the key facts about this program at RISD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RISD among the top schools in the country for textile & apparel studies, ranked #52 out of 54 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools | 52 of 54 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in Rhode Island | 2 of 2 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 3 |
The following degree levels are offered in textile & apparel studies at RISD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rhode Island School of Design conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in textile & apparel studies.
RISD is a solid choice among schools offering textile & apparel studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at RISD, textile & apparel studies students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,943, the typical median for all majors at RISD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,220 | $61,564 |
| Fees | $1,124 | $1,124 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of textile & apparel studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of textile & apparel studies bachelor’s degree graduates at RISD were Asian. About 33% 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 bachelor’s in textile & apparel studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
RISD awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in apparel and textiles, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).