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. In addition, we cover how RIC ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 164 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,995 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,624 for all health science students.
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 |
Learn more about RIC tuition and fees.
The health science program at RIC awarded 61 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
RIC does not offer an online option for its health science bachelor’s degree program 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 health science majors at Rhode Island College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 196 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 49 |
| Allied Health Professions | 37 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 33 |
| Communication Sciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.