by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in Rhode Island to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of psychology. Combined, these schools handed out 738 bachelor's degrees in psychology to qualified students.
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The psychology bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for psychology students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in psychology has to look into Brown University. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Brown University
University of Rhode Island is a great option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology. Located in the suburb of Kingston, URI is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from University of Rhode Island
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in psychology needs to check out Providence College. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, Providence is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Providence College
Salve Regina University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in psychology. Located in the suburb of Newport, Salve Regina is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Salve Regina University
Located in the large suburb of Providence, RIC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Rhode Island College
Located in the suburb of Bristol, RWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Roger Williams University
JWU Providence is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Providence.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Johnson & Wales University - Providence
Explore all the Best Psychology Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | 4,506 |
| New Hampshire | 32 | 2,199 |
| Vermont | 32 | 355 |
| Maine | 32 | 472 |
| Connecticut | 31 | 1,840 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 667 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 65 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 6 |
