Nursing at Rhode Island College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Rhode Island College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rhode Island College sits in Providence, RI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 171 nursing degrees were granted at Rhode Island College.
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Studying Online at Rhode Island College
Distance learning is available at Rhode Island College. Among 6,155 students, 170 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,012 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Rhode Island College
These rankings give you a sense of how Rhode Island College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #18 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #55 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #631 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #703 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #18 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #55 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #631 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #703 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #18 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #55 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #631 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #703 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Rhode Island College
Those who finish Rhode Island College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,788 |
| 2 years | $71,676 |
| 3 years | $67,782 |
| 4 years | $79,785 |
| 5 years | $88,330 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Rhode Island College take home a median $79,785, compared with $57,002 for all Rhode Island College graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Rhode Island College is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Rhode Island College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Rhode Island College are 84% women (143) and 16% men (28).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Rhode Island College
Among the 134 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Rhode Island College, 86% were women (115) and 14% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 36 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 41% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Rhode Island College
Among the 25 master’s nursing graduates at Rhode Island College, 68% were women (17) and 32% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Rhode Island College
This Nursing program at Rhode Island College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 134 |
| Nursing Administration | 9 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 10 |
| Public Health Nursing | 6 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 11 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Rhode Island College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.