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Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI · Private Nonprofit · Elite
Rhode Island School of Design is a private nonprofit institution in Providence, RI. With a 14% admission rate and 1,540 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,090 students, offers 8 programs with earnings data, and has a 90% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
14%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,540
Enrollment
2,090
Completion Rate
90%
Cost of Attendance
$78,857
In-State Tuition
$59,760
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,760
Programs
8
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 8 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($79K)
Showing 8 of 8 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architectural Sciences and TechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,673 | — | $78,857 | 0.7x | |
| 2 | Systems Science and TheoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,265 | — | $78,857 | 0.4x | |
| 3 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,489 | $68,157 | $78,857 | 0.4x | |
| 4 | WoodworkingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $19,151 | $46,712 | $78,857 | 0.2x | |
| 5 | Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $17,701 | $51,503 | $78,857 | 0.2x | |
| 6 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $16,510 | $42,001 | $78,857 | 0.2x | |
| 7 | Apparel and TextilesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $14,537 | — | $78,857 | 0.2x | |
| 8 | ArchitectureBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $69,048 | $78,857 | — |