by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at RIC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in health professions at RIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 270 |
| Master’s | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate | 28 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rhode Island College handed out 270 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
RIC is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,460 a year. This is higher than $57,002, the median for all majors at RIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RIC, health professions students accumulate a median of $26,975 in student loans. This is higher than $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,277 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 13% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC are White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 156 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
RIC granted 134 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
RIC conferred 50 bachelor’s completions in health services/allied health/health sciences, general recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
RIC conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).
RIC granted 15 bachelor’s completions in health/health care administration/management in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).
RIC granted 12 bachelor’s degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
RIC awarded 10 bachelor’s completions in communication sciences and disorders, general in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
RIC conferred 9 bachelor’s completions in magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
RIC conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
RIC awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees in nuclear medical technology/technologist in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
RIC conferred 4 bachelor’s completions in clinical/medical laboratory technician recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RIC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate | 28 |
