by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how RIC ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #335 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 189 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 232 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 256 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 335 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 151 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in nursing from RIC. This makes it the #271 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #327 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at RIC is $73,235. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $23,388 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 151 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from RIC. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
RIC does not offer an online option for its nursing 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.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at RIC make a median salary of $141,941. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 21 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from RIC, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Rhode Island College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 61 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 49 |
| Allied Health Professions | 37 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 33 |
| Communication Sciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.