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RIC was ranked #90 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for education majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 49% over the previous year when 268 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 110 students received their master’s degree in education from RIC. This makes it the #389 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #457 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RIC was $919 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $372 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,481 | $25,014 |
| Fees | $1,505 | $1,505 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 137 students earned a bachelor's degree in education from RIC. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the RIC education bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 students graduated with a master's degree in education from RIC. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Rhode Island College.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 72 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 71 |
| Special Education | 45 |
| Other Education | 26 |
| General Education | 15 |
| Teaching English or French | 9 |
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