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Registered Nursing Schools in Rhode Island

1,008 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 626
Associate Degree 382

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 73.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Rhode Island

12,900 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $78,420, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

349 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,638. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

226 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,898. Graduates earn an average $32,333 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,654. 38% of the teachers are full time.

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Rhode Island College

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

A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $12,144. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $47,306 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $33,806.

Registered Nursing Careers in RI

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $73,910
Registered Nurses 7% $77,650

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Nursing Science 23
Geriatric Nursing 22
Family Practice Nursing 15
Nurse Anesthetist 10
Nursing Practice 6
Nursing Administration 5
Public Health Nursing 1
Nursing Research & Other 1

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