Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, Rhode Island · Private, nonprofit · 2,084 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical Rhode Island high-school graduate (about $40,428/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 15 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $29,135 |
| $30k to $48k | $30,233 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,872 |
| $75k to $110k | $33,893 |
| $110k and up | $64,493 |
| All families (average) | $50,507 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $40,568 | +$140 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 192.9 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $67,771 | +$27,343 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Systems Science and Theory | Bachelor's Degree | $34,265 | -$6,163 | falls short | $26,748 | n/a |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Master's Degree | $80,220 | +$39,792 | clears the bar | $76,145 | 1.9 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $51,278 | +$10,850 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.5 yrs |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Bachelor's Degree | $55,673 | +$15,245 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's Degree | $48,215 | +$7,787 | clears the bar | $42,005 | 5.4 yrs |
| Apparel and Textiles | Bachelor's Degree | $59,372 | +$18,944 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Woodworking | Bachelor's Degree | $37,055 | -$3,373 | falls short | $26,558 | n/a |
| Design and Applied Arts | Master's Degree | $93,136 | +$52,708 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 15% of students receive Pell grants · 89% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.