Major Programs at RISD

Rhode Island School of Design offers 33 programs through Bachelor's and Master degrees/programs. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education.
  • Total number of programs: 33
  • Offered degrees/programs: Bachelor's, Master's

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Offered Degrees At Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design is categorized by Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie categorization. Rhode Island School of Design offers 33 major programs for Bachelor's, Master's. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 663 students have completed their study at Rhode Island School of Design.
Offered Degrees at Rhode Island School of Design
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Bachelor's Degree160443
Master's Degree170220
Total330663

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Rhode Island School of Design offers 33 programs through Bachelor's, Master's The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 663 students have completed their studies.
  • 443 students have earned/completed Bachelor's program.
  • 220 students have earned/completed Master's program.
Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Architecture [+] 56
Architecture22
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology34
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 52
Computer Graphics52
Work and Family Studies [+] 14
Apparel and Textiles14
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 75
Systems Science and Theory75
Precision Production Trades [+] 7
Furniture Design and Manufacturing7
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 239
Illustration89
Photography9
Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other)43
Painting37
Sculpture14
Printmaking8
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics1
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts28
Metal and Jewelry Arts9
Fine Arts and Art Studies (other)1
Total443
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Architecture [+] 70
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology70
Communication and Journalism [+] 12
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia12
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 10
Computer Graphics10
Education [+] 23
Art Teacher Education23
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 58
Systems Science and Theory16
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis6
Sustainability Studies29
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)7
Precision Production Trades [+] 9
Furniture Design and Manufacturing9
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 38
Photography6
Painting9
Sculpture8
Printmaking4
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics2
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts6
Metal and Jewelry Arts1
Fine Arts and Art Studies (other)2
Total220

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023