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Nursing Schools in Rhode Island

1,091 students earned Nursing degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

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 626
Associate Degree 382
Master’s Degree 62
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

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: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 73.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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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
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 69% of the teachers are full time.

226 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,898. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. In their early career, CCRI grads earn an average salary of $32,333.

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
200 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,144.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,654. 91% of students get financical aid. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. In their early career, Salve Regina grads earn an average salary of $47,306. 100% of students get financical aid.

Nursing Careers in RI

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $73,910
Nurse Practitioners 17% $112,620
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $112,490
Registered Nurses 7% $77,650
Nurse Midwives 0% $109,550

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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