by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RIC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RIC among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #763 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 763 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Rhode Island | 5 of 5 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 61 of 96 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nursing at RIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rhode Island College conferred 134 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
RIC holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 4 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 47 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 517 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,785 a year. This is above $57,002, the median for all majors at RIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RIC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 14% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC were White. Approximately 55% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
RIC conferred 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%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RIC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 7 |
