by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how RISD ranks among other schools offering degrees in systems theory.
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RISD holds a strong position among schools offering systems theory. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 10 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rhode Island School of Design awarded 84 bachelor’s degrees in systems theory.
To complete a bachelor’s at RISD, systems theory 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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Among recent graduates, 37% of systems theory bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of systems theory 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 systems theory.
| 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 |
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of systems theory master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of systems theory master’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 master’s in systems theory.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the systems theory majors at Rhode Island School of Design.
The systems theory program at RISD offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Systems Science and Theory | 102 |
RISD granted 102 degrees in systems science and theory in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).