by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how URI ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Graduate Certificate Schools | 6 |
| Best Public Policy Graduate Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Public Policy Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is an increase of 105% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in public policy from URI. This makes it the #74 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from URI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,536 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,740 for all public policy students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at URI, public policy students borrow a median amount of $34,802 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public policy bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $46,132.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at URI was $1,396 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $588 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
Learn more about URI tuition and fees.
Of the 41 public policy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from URI, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
URI does not offer an online option for its public policy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the URI Online Learning page.
Public Policy majors graduating with a master's degree from URI make a median salary of $45,199 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $61,558.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Public Policy from URI in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.