Design & Applied Arts at Rhode Island School of Design
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Rhode Island School of Design. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rhode Island School of Design is located in Providence, RI.
During the most recent reporting year, 116 design & applied arts degrees were granted at Rhode Island School of Design.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Rhode Island School of Design
Those who finish Rhode Island School of Design’s Design & Applied Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,326 |
| 2 years | $40,311 |
| 3 years | $49,228 |
| 4 years | $59,693 |
| 5 years | $70,949 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Rhode Island School of Design earn a median of $59,693, compared with $47,785 for all Rhode Island School of Design graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Rhode Island School of Design comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Rhode Island School of Design, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Rhode Island School of Design are 78% women (91) and 22% men (25).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Rhode Island School of Design
Among the 101 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Rhode Island School of Design, 75% were women (76) and 25% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island School of Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 27 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island School of Design, above the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Rhode Island School of Design
Among the 15 master’s design & applied arts graduates at Rhode Island School of Design, 100% were women (15) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Rhode Island School of Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Rhode Island School of Design, lower than the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at Rhode Island School of Design
This Design & Applied Arts program at Rhode Island School of Design offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Illustration | 116 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at Rhode Island School of Design pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.