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Nursing Schools in Rhode Island

In <nil>, 1,018 students earned their Nursing degrees in RI.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 1 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Rhode Island

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 579
Associate Degree 340
Master’s Degree 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 69.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 15,300 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Rhode Island

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $107,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 5 colleges in Rhode Island that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

378 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,511 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,925. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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226 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,962 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Rhode Island College

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200 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,331 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,986. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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193 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,907 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,790. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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94 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
2,828 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of the teachers are full time.

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Nursing Careers in RI

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $73,910
Nurse Practitioners 17% $112,620
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $112,490
Registered Nurses 7% $77,650
Nurse Midwives 0% $109,550

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