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, and more. Also, learn how URI ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health science majors, URI came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $588 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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Of the 126 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in health science from URI in 2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the URI health science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the URI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 331 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 177 |
| Communication Sciences | 85 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 85 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.