Nursing at University of Rhode Island
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, RI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Rhode Island
Distance learning is available at University of Rhode Island. Among 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Rhode Island
Use these rankings to compare University of Rhode Island’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1206 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1206 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1206 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Rhode Island
Those who finish University of Rhode Island’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,568 |
| 2 years | $70,223 |
| 3 years | $74,999 |
| 4 years | $82,285 |
| 5 years | $95,425 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Rhode Island take home a median $82,285, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of Rhode Island comes in at $26,390.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Rhode Island
The Nursing program at University of Rhode Island breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 261 |
| Nursing Science | 29 |
| Nursing Practice | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of Rhode Island pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.