by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at RISD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RISD as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #378 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 378 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Rhode Island | 4 of 7 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 40 of 84 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at RISD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 287 |
| Master’s | 56 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at RISD breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 167 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 116 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 60 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rhode Island School of Design conferred 287 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
RISD ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at RISD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,350 a year. This is below $47,785, the median for all majors at RISD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RISD, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,943, the typical median for all majors at RISD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table 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, 30% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at RISD were White. About 29% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 74 |
| Other Races | 20 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at RISD. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 56 |
