Design and Applied Arts at Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 91 graduates a year
Rhode Island School of Design graduates in design and applied arts earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rhode Island School of Design Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 299 colleges reporting design and applied arts 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 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $138,588 | $140,945 | #1 | $66,274 |
| 2 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $99,444 | $104,852 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $95,697 | $99,066 | #3 | $52,694 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $89,193 | $82,038 | #6 | $63,449 |
| 5 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,022 | $81,004 | #7 | $64,846 |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $87,358 | $83,147 | #5 | $36,191 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $87,336 | $76,908 | #10 | $49,727 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $83,414 | $89,488 | #4 | $46,825 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $78,121 | $71,085 | #21 | $46,519 |
| 10 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $76,093 | $69,240 | #26 | $47,053 |
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| 27 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $67,981 | $72,546 | #17 | $47,295 |
| 28 | Bellevue College Bellevue, WA | $67,797 | $62,359 | #59 | $45,947 |
| 29 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $67,771 | $72,665 | #16 | $33,615 |
| 30 | Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI | $67,771 | $66,748 | #33 | $29,489 |
| 31 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $67,742 | $67,336 | #32 | $42,585 |
| 32 | Interior Designers Institute Newport Beach, CA | $67,473 | $61,396 | #66 | $51,188 |
| 33 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $66,679 | $71,156 | #20 | $43,609 |
Other Design and Applied Arts Credentials at Rhode Island School of Design
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $93,136 | — |
Other Majors at Rhode Island School of Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apparel and Textiles | $59,372 | $14,537 | #20 of 57 |
| 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 design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,489 one year after graduating and $67,771 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rhode Island School of Design rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Rhode Island School of Design ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #33 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Rhode Island School of Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), 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.