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Health Professions Schools in Rhode Island

3,353 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Rhode Island

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,219
Associate Degree 595
Master’s Degree 525
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 489
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 489
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 335
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 335
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 335
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 148
Post-Master’s Certificate 42
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 42

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
  • White: 57.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 13.7%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 79,360 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Rhode Island

Health Professions grads earn an average of $68,400 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Rhode Island that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Rhode Island

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,306 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Rhode Island College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $10,986. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%.

#3

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich
377 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,907 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,790. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#4

Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick
344 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,962 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,817 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $6,085.

#5

Brown University

Providence
303 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
10,696 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $69,988 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Salve Regina University

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

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

#7

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence
123 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,117 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. In their early career, JWU Providence grads earn an average salary of $36,348. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Providence College

Providence
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,671 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,611. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,560 a year.

#9

Bryant University

Smithfield
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,441 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $72,461 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,426.

#10

Roger Williams University

Bristol
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,529 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $37,384. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

Health Professions Careers in RI

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $96,730
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 25% $88,880
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $73,910
Personal Care Aides 21% $26,890
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 21% $35,340
Home Health Aides 20% $30,600
Health Specialties Professors 19% $0
Nurse Practitioners 17% $112,620
Physician Assistants 17% $93,370
Computer and Information Research Scientists 14% $116,600
Massage Therapists 12% $37,350
Therapists 12% $72,220
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 12% $33,790
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $36,660
Computer User Support Specialists 11% $53,480
Physical Therapist Assistants 11% $63,650
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $124,430
Physical Therapist Aides 11% $29,900
Computer Workers 11% $79,840
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 11% $85,910
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $112,490
Occupational Therapists 10% $79,730
Administrative Services Managers 10% $119,450
Marketing Managers 10% $147,940
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 10% $68,130
Community Health Workers 10% $46,420
Athletic Trainers 10% $54,360
Physical Therapists 10% $79,890
Dental Laboratory Technicians 9% $45,410
Medical Assistants 9% $35,880
Veterinarians 9% $105,050
Engineers 8% $92,090
Sales Managers 8% $150,250
Substance Abuse Counselors 8% $0
Phlebotomists 7% $38,580
Healthcare Support Workers 7% $36,750
Psychology Professors 7% $83,240
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 7% $80,700
Registered Nurses 7% $77,650
Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $43,220
Clergy 6% $45,640
Healthcare Social Workers 6% $56,760
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 6% $77,740
Medical Secretaries 6% $37,560
Pharmacists 6% $122,170
Nursing Assistants 5% $30,000
Health Technologists and Technicians 5% $53,160
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 4% $86,370
Chiropractors 4% $83,240
Managers 4% $114,950
Speech-Language Pathologists 4% $80,520
Respiratory Therapists 4% $69,480
Dispensing Opticians 4% $50,650
Surgical Technologists 3% $50,740
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 3% $46,510
Dietitians and Nutritionists 2% $68,050
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 2% $0
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1% $38,190
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 1% $61,080
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1% $58,960
Counselors 0% $32,910
Recreational Therapists 0% $47,870
Social Work Professors 0% $69,710
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 0% $94,240
Optometrists 0% $96,790
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 0% $0
Exercise Physiologists 0% $0
Podiatrists 0% $208,000
Nurse Midwives 0% $109,550
Dentists 0% $208,000
Dietetic Technicians 0% $43,150
Family and General Practitioners 0% $158,030
Medical Equipment Preparers 0% $43,170
Physicians and Surgeons 0% $197,950
Audiologists 0% $0
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 0% $36,440
Dental Hygienists 0% $73,890
Dental Assistants -2% $43,890
Psychiatric Technicians -4% $37,620
Computer Programmers -8% $0
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $0

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