by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how RIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in allied health.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #225 on College Factual's Best Schools for allied health list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 225 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in allied health professions. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
Allied Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,999 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $60,597 for all allied health bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RIC paid an average of $919 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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, 37 students earned a bachelor's degree in allied health from RIC. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the RIC allied health 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Rhode Island College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 196 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 61 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 49 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 33 |
| Communication Sciences | 10 |
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