Below are the key facts about this program at RISD. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates RISD among the top schools in the country for woodworking, placing at #1 out of 4 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Woodworking Schools | 1 of 4 |
| Best Woodworking Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 1 |
| Best Woodworking Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 1 |
Here is each degree level offered in woodworking at RISD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rhode Island School of Design handed out 29 bachelor’s degrees in woodworking.
RISD is among the very best schools in the country for woodworking at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Woodworking Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Woodworking Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 1 |
| Best Woodworking Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Woodworking majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from RISD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,606 a year. This is higher than $47,785, the median for all majors at RISD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RISD, woodworking students accumulate a median of $26,912 in student loans. This is below $26,943, the typical median for all majors at RISD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,220 | $61,564 |
| Fees | $1,124 | $1,124 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 34% of woodworking bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of woodworking bachelor’s degree graduates at RISD were White. About 41% 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 woodworking.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
RISD granted 29 bachelor’s completions in furniture design and manufacturing recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (41%).
Graduate study is also available at RISD. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Woodworking | 10 |