Registered Nursing at University of Rhode Island
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at University of Rhode Island. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Rhode Island is in Kingston, RI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 261 registered nursing degrees were awarded 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. Among 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Rhode Island
Rankings can help you compare University of Rhode Island’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 93 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #40 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1194 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at University of Rhode Island, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Rhode Island are 89% women (233) and 11% men (28).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island
Of the 261 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at University of Rhode Island, 89% were women (233) and 11% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 199 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 36 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at University of Rhode Island work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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.