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Nursing Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 1,091 students earned their Nursing degrees in RI.

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 626
Associate Degree 382
Master’s Degree 62
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

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: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 73.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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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
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,638. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

226 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

A typical student attending CCRI will pay a net price of $6,898. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,333 a year.

#3

Rhode Island College

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. 93% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,888 after earning their degree at this institution.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,654.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,306 a year. An average student at Salve Regina will pay a net price of $33,806. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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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