Education at Rhode Island College
RIC is located in Providence, Rhode Island and has a total student population of 7,072. Of the 1,463 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Rhode Island College in 2021, 134 of them were education majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Education section at the bottom of this page.
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RIC Education Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Education (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Master’s Degree in Education
- Doctorate Degree in Education
RIC Education Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the education progam at RIC compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The education major at RIC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Focused Education Basic Certificate Schools | 247 |
| Most Popular Education Master’s Degree Schools | 388 |
| Most Focused Education Doctor’s Degree Schools | 455 |
In 2021, 110 students received their master’s degree in education from RIC. This makes it the #389 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in education, making the school the #457 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Education Student Demographics at RIC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Rhode Island College.
RIC Education Bachelor’s Program
About 84% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in education at RIC are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in education.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 112 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
RIC Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a education master's degree from RIC, 71% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a master's in education.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 78 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
RIC also has a doctoral program available in education. In 2021, 2 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Education
Education majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Rhode Island College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 76 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 71 |
| Special Education | 58 |
| Teaching English or French | 29 |
| Other Education | 18 |
| General Education | 2 |
Related Majors
- Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- History
- Communication & Journalism
- Social Sciences
Careers That Education Grads May Go Into
A degree in education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for RI, the home state for Rhode Island College.
| Occupation | Jobs in RI | Average Salary in RI |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Assistants | 5,140 | $32,840 |
| High School Teachers | 4,410 | $71,440 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 3,520 | $71,990 |
| Middle School Teachers | 1,660 | $72,180 |
| Preschool Teachers | 1,120 | $32,400 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Arctichistorian01 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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