Apparel and Textiles at Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Rhode Island School of Design graduates in apparel and textiles earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rhode Island School of Design Compares for Apparel and Textiles
All 57 colleges reporting apparel and textiles earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $94,967 | $90,389 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $77,520 | $83,165 | #2 | $50,264 |
| 3 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $76,595 | $76,136 | #3 | $47,760 |
| 4 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $74,686 | $70,785 | #8 | $51,221 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $71,922 | $73,124 | #6 | $37,245 |
| 6 | Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY | $71,139 | $67,710 | #12 | $40,463 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $68,636 | $67,434 | #13 | — |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $66,256 | $70,705 | #9 | $41,827 |
| 9 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $66,255 | $75,021 | #4 | $34,315 |
| 10 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $65,815 | $60,536 | #26 | $51,494 |
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| 17 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $61,121 | $58,175 | #33 | $28,180 |
| 18 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $60,349 | $63,480 | #14 | $40,849 |
| 19 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $59,879 | $57,197 | #35 | $33,502 |
| 20 | Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI | $59,372 | $58,475 | #30 | $14,537 |
| 21 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $59,192 | $61,592 | #23 | $35,768 |
| 22 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $58,647 | $62,585 | #17 | $39,969 |
| 23 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $58,647 | $62,585 | #18 | $39,969 |
Other Majors at Rhode Island School of Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | $67,771 | $29,489 | #30 of 299 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | $55,673 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $51,278 | $17,701 | #27 of 144 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,568 | $16,510 | #239 of 423 |
| Woodworking | $37,055 | $19,151 | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | — | $34,265 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rhode Island School of Design apparel and textiles graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $14,537 one year after graduating and $59,372 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rhode Island School of Design rank for apparel and textiles?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for apparel and textiles graduates, Rhode Island School of Design ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is apparel and textiles at Rhode Island School of Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for apparel and textiles ($57,640), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.