Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, Rhode Island. 2,084 undergraduates. Admits 19% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($26,898) equals 39% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($69,341).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 92% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 95% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $42,848 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $69,341 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,898 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
19 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 15 | — | $122,642 | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 74 | $67,299 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 34 | $42,820 | $58,898 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 13 | — | $45,298 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 5 | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 13 | — | — | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | 18 | — | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 7 | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 21 | — | — | — |
| Woodworking | 10 | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 7 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 101 | $27,941 | $75,040 | $27,000 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 15 | — | $68,461 | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | 84 | $59,681 | — | $25,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 53 | — | $47,479 | $27,000 |
| Woodworking | 29 | — | $41,824 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 133 | $24,782 | $40,876 | $27,000 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 62 | $40,844 | — | $26,500 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 55 | — | — | $27,250 |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does Rhode Island School of Design cost per year?
- The average net price at Rhode Island School of Design, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $50,513 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Rhode Island School of Design graduates earn?
- Former Rhode Island School of Design students earn a median of $69,341 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Rhode Island School of Design?
- 92% of Rhode Island School of Design students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Rhode Island School of Design graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Rhode Island School of Design is $26,898. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
