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Nursing in Rhode Island

Nursing Schools in Rhode Island

1,025 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Rhode Island

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 554
Associate Degree 363
Master’s Degree 82
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.1%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Rhode Island

15,300 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Rhode Island

Nursing grads earn an average of $107,700 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Rhode Island that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

378 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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226 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,460. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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Rhode Island College

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200 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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193 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,088. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 90% of students get financical aid.

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94 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $36,456.

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Nursing Careers in RI

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 17% $112,620
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $112,490
Registered Nurses 7% $77,650

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Health Sciences & Services 237
Allied Health Professions 230
Health/Medical Admin Services 175
Public Health 172
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 128
Medicine 120
Allied Health Services 96
Communication Sciences 95

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