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Registered Nursing in Rhode Island

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Registered Nursing Schools in Rhode Island

1,008 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

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 626
Associate Degree 382

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 73.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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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.

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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.

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

349 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $51,827 after graduation.

226 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,333 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,898.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

An average student at New England Tech will pay a net price of $35,654. In their early career, New England Tech grads earn an average salary of $38,892. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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Rhode Island College

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161 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,306 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,806.

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

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