Architecture Degree

The architecture program at Rhode Island School of Design prepares students for careers as architectural principals, studio directors, lead designers, architectural detailers, job captains, graphic renderers, urban designers, and more. The program focuses on professional practice of architecture and conducting research in various aspects of that field. Program courses include: architectural design and history, building structures and environmentally systems, project and site planning, construction, professional responsibilities and standards, as well as related cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues. Get more details below including other Rhode Island colleges that offer architecture degrees.

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Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue, Kingston, RI

Rhode Island School of Design, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Providence, RI, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. Rhode Island School of Design has an annual student enrollment of approximately 2,400.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs RISD offers:

• Illustration
• Architecture
• Graphic Design
• Industrial Design

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Rhode Island School of Design. A score in a range of 1730 to 1980 on the SAT, or 24 to 30 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Roughly 30 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 50 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $44,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $7,400 per year. Rhode Island School of Design may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the RISD website to get a complete list of programs offered, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Architecture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rhode Island School of Design offers a bachelor's degree program in architecture.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Description

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architects, except landscape and naval employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.9% from 2014 to 2024

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).