All RISD majors by area
- Arts & Design · 3
- Engineering · 3
- Science & Math · 1
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $29,489 | $67,771 | $27,000 |
| Film and Photography | $17,701 | $51,278 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $16,510 | $40,568 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $55,673 | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Interior Architecture | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Science and Theory | $34,265 | — | $26,748 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodworking | $19,151 | $37,055 | $26,912 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design → Graphic designer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 1.7% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Architecture → Architect
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 4.3% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former RISD students earn a median $68,140 ten years after starting college, more than 33% of Rhode Island colleges we cover. 89% graduate within six years.
RISD majors questions
How many majors does RISD offer?
Rhode Island School of Design offers 10 bachelor's majors across 6 areas; the most majors are in Arts & Design and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at RISD?
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates from Rhode Island School of Design earn a median $67,771 four years after graduating, the highest of the 5 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which RISD majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Woodworking graduates earn the least: a median $37,055 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Rhode Island School of Design overview