Fine and Studio Arts at Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 143 graduates a year
Rhode Island School of Design graduates in fine and studio arts earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 67% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rhode Island School of Design Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio 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 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 236 | Radford University Radford, VA | $40,679 | $37,042 | #325 | $23,308 |
| 237 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $40,653 | $43,270 | #169 | $22,334 |
| 238 | Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA | $40,587 | $42,016 | #198 | — |
| 239 | Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI | $40,568 | $39,955 | #259 | $16,510 |
| 240 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $40,502 | $45,973 | #107 | $38,006 |
| 241 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $40,453 | $36,810 | #332 | $22,700 |
| 242 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $40,402 | $43,319 | #166 | $29,309 |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at Rhode Island School of Design
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $28,281 | $48,215 | $42,005 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Woodworking | $37,055 | $19,151 | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | — | $34,265 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rhode Island School of Design fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $16,510 one year after graduating and $40,568 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rhode Island School of Design rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Rhode Island School of Design ranks #239 by median pay four years after graduation, and #259 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Rhode Island School of Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), 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.