Fine & Studio Arts at Rhode Island School of Design
If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, you may want to check out the program at Rhode Island School of Design. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rhode Island School of Design is in Providence, RI.
During the most recent reporting year, 167 fine & studio arts graduations were recorded at Rhode Island School of Design.
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Studying Online at Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Rhode Island School of Design
Use these rankings to compare Rhode Island School of Design’s Fine & Studio Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #48 of 56 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #56 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #511 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #652 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Rhode Island School of Design
Those who finish Rhode Island School of Design’s Fine & Studio Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,854 |
| 2 years | $23,732 |
| 3 years | $27,566 |
| 4 years | $29,185 |
| 5 years | $42,884 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Rhode Island School of Design take home a median $29,185, compared with $47,785 for all Rhode Island School of Design graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Rhode Island School of Design stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Rhode Island School of Design, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Rhode Island School of Design are 75% women (125) and 25% men (42).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Rhode Island School of Design
Of the 133 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at Rhode Island School of Design, 73% were women (97) and 27% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island School of Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 32 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island School of Design, below the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Rhode Island School of Design
Of the 34 master’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Rhode Island School of Design, 82% were women (28) and 18% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Rhode Island School of Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Rhode Island School of Design, above the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at Rhode Island School of Design
The Fine & Studio Arts program at Rhode Island School of Design breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Painting | 51 |
| Sculpture | 40 |
| Printmaking | 14 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 8 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 33 |
| Metal & Jewelry Arts | 15 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Students who finish Fine & Studio Arts program at Rhode Island School of Design go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Fine & Studio Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Curators | $79,764 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
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.