Geriatric Nursing at Rhode Island College
If you are interested in studying Geriatric Nursing, take a look at what Rhode Island College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rhode Island College sits in Providence, RI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 geriatric nursing degrees were granted at Rhode Island College.
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Online Class Availability at Rhode Island College
Many students take online classes 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.
Geriatric Nursing Rankings at Rhode Island College
Use these rankings to compare Rhode Island College’s Geriatric Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 20 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Geriatric Nursing graduates at Rhode Island College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geriatric Nursing graduates at Rhode Island College are 64% women (7) and 36% men (4).
Geriatric Nursing Master’s Program at Rhode Island College
Of the 9 master’s geriatric nursing degrees awarded at Rhode Island College, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geriatric Nursing master’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Geriatric Nursing master’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College, lower than the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Geriatric Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Geriatric Nursing program at Rhode Island College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Geriatric Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.