Registered Nursing at Rhode Island College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Rhode Island College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rhode Island College is in Providence, RI.
During the most recent reporting year, 134 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Rhode Island College.
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Online Class Availability at Rhode Island College
Many students take online classes at Rhode Island College. Of 6,155 students, 170 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,012 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Rhode Island College
Use these rankings to compare Rhode Island College’s Registered 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 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #54 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #605 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #699 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Rhode Island College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Rhode Island College are 86% women (115) and 14% men (19).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Rhode Island College
Of the 134 bachelor’s registered 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 Registered 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Rhode Island College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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.