Is Rhode Island School of Design worth it?
Rhode Island School of Design is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Providence, Rhode Island (midsize city). It awarded 730 degrees in 2024, most often in architectural and building sciences, illustration and systems science and theory.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$22,778
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,554
Median earnings 10 years after
$68,140
Average net price
$50,507
Completion rate
89%
Completions (2024)
730
Years to pay back
3.6 years
Students (undergrad)
2,084
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $29,489 | $67,771 | 162 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $16,510 | $40,568 | 87 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $17,701 | $51,278 | 44 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Master's | $53,439 | $80,220 | 40 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's | $28,281 | $48,215 | 39 |
| Systems Science and Theory | Bachelor's | $34,265 | N/A | 26 |
| Woodworking | Bachelor's | $19,151 | $37,055 | 24 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Bachelor's | $55,673 | N/A | 20 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Bachelor's | $14,537 | $59,372 | 20 |
| Architecture | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interior Architecture | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interior Architecture | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Landscape Architecture | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Illustration | Bachelor's | 101 |
| Systems Science and Theory | Bachelor's | 84 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | Master's | 74 |
| Computer Graphics | Bachelor's | 61 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | Bachelor's | 54 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Painting | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Sculpture | Bachelor's | 32 |
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Furniture Design and Manufacturing | Bachelor's | 26 |
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Sources: federal figures for Rhode Island School of Design. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Rhode Island. Counts under 10 are not published.
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