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Nursing Schools in Rhode Island

1,091 students earned Nursing degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

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 626
Associate Degree 382
Master’s Degree 62
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

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: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 73.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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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
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,638. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

226 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
200 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $12,144.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,654. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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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