Nursing Science at University of Rhode Island
If you plan to study Nursing Science, consider the program at University of Rhode Island. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, RI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 nursing science degrees were granted at University of Rhode Island.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Rhode Island
Many students take online classes at University of Rhode Island. Of 17,210 students, 818 (5%) studied exclusively online and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Science Rankings at University of Rhode Island
Rankings can help you compare University of Rhode Island’s Nursing Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 55 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #5 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #80 of 142 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 55 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #5 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #80 of 142 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing Science graduates at University of Rhode Island, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing Science graduates at University of Rhode Island are 97% women (28) and 3% men (1).
Nursing Science Master’s Program at University of Rhode Island
Among the 26 master’s nursing science degrees awarded at University of Rhode Island, 96% were women (25) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, below the national average of 38%.*
Nursing Science Doctoral Program at University of Rhode Island
Of the 3 doctoral nursing science graduates at University of Rhode Island, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Science Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing Science program at University of Rhode Island pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing Science 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.