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. We've also included details on how RIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mental health services.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from RIC. This makes it the #233 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
Mental Health Services majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,320 a year. This is less than $39,676, which is the national median of all mental health services majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in mental health services from RIC. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% 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 mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
RIC does not offer an online option for its mental health services 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.
Mental Health Services majors graduating with a master's degree from RIC make a median salary of $45,190 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,197.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a master's degree in mental health services from RIC. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at Rhode Island College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 196 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 61 |
| Allied Health Professions | 37 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 33 |
| Communication Sciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
