Find Healthcare Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Registered Nursing in Rhode Island

Find Schools Near

Registered Nursing Schools in Rhode Island

919 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 62 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Rhode Island

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 579
Associate Degree 340

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 69.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
undefined

Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Rhode Island

There are 12,900 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

undefined

Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Rhode Island

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $78,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

undefined

There are 5 colleges in Rhode Island that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

349 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,511 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,306 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

226 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,962 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,817 after earning their degree at this institution.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,907 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. An average student at New England Tech will pay a net price of $34,790. The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Rhode Island College

Providence
161 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,331 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
2,828 Total Students

In their early career, Salve Regina grads earn an average salary of $50,726. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

Registered Nursing Careers in RI

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $73,910
Registered Nurses 7% $77,650

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Nursing Science 23
Geriatric Nursing 22
Family Practice Nursing 15
Nurse Anesthetist 10
Nursing Practice 6
Nursing Administration 5
Public Health Nursing 1
Nursing Research & Other 1

View all majors related to Registered Nursing

View Nationwide Registered Nursing Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Healthcare Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited healthcare schools across the U.S.