by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how RISD ranks among other schools offering degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
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RISD ranks competitively among schools offering multi / interdisciplinary studies. Specifically, it ranked #818 out of 905 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rhode Island School of Design conferred 84 bachelor’s degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RISD, multi / interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $26,748 in student loans. This is lower than $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, 37% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree graduates at RISD were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% 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 multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 42 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degree graduates at RISD were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 61% 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 multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at Rhode Island School of Design.
This multi / interdisciplinary studies program at RISD includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Systems Theory | 102 |
| Sustainability Science | 21 |
| Cultural Studies & Analysis | 7 |