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Nursing Schools in Rhode Island

1,018 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 18 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 579
Associate Degree 340
Master’s Degree 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 69.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Rhode Island

There are 15,300 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $107,700, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,306 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

226 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,962 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,817 a year. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $6,085.

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Rhode Island College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $10,986. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,907 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,790. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,293. Graduates earn an average $50,726 after graduation.

Nursing Careers in RI

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $73,910
Nurse Practitioners 17% $112,620
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $112,490
Registered Nurses 7% $77,650
Nurse Midwives 0% $109,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Health Sciences & Services 237
Allied Health Professions 230
Health/Medical Admin Services 175
Public Health 172
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 128
Medicine 120
Allied Health Services 96
Communication Sciences 95

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