2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Rhode Island
Finding the Best Nursing Master's Degree School for You
Nursing is one of the most popular subjects to study in Rhode Island. With 1,091 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Rhode Island to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Rhode Island to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island
Check out the nursing master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Rhode Island Schools for a Master's in Nursing
Our analysis found University of Rhode Island to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Rhode Island. Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public college with a large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Salve Regina University is a great place for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Salve Regina is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Newport.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rhode Island College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island list. Located in the large suburb of Providence, RIC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6,626 |
| Connecticut | 3,058 |
| New Hampshire | 2,129 |
| Maine | 1,262 |
| Vermont | 390 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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