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Design & Applied Arts in Rhode Island

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Design & Applied Arts Schools in Rhode Island

159 students earned Design degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Design & Applied Arts is the 31st most popular major in the state out of a total 201 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in Rhode Island

Design majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 108
Associate Degree 51

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a design major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of design majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 53.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.7%
  • Other Races: 15.7%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in Rhode Island

2,840 people in the state and 756,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to design.

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Wages for Design & Applied Arts Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a design grad in the state is $75,110, compared to a typical salary of $71,430 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Rhode Island that offer design degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,227 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,979. In their early career, RISD grads earn an average salary of $45,592.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $51,017 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $36,054.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in RI

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 6% $73,520
Graphic Designers 5% $57,050
Professors 4% $70,460
Interior Designers 4% $70,010
Commercial and Industrial Designers 3% $69,650
Art Directors 0% $85,030
Multimedia Artists and Animators 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to design.

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Fine & Studio Arts 279
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 104
Drama & Theater Arts 82
Music 72
Dance 13

View all majors related to Design & Applied Arts

View Nationwide Design & Applied Arts Report

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