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Health Professions Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 3,317 students earned their Health Professions degrees in RI.

A Health Professions major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Rhode Island

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,291
Associate Degree 637
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 521
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 521
Master’s Degree 457
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 290
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 290
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 290
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 93
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 93
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 93
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 60.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Rhode Island

79,360 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $68,400, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Rhode Island that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Rhode Island

Kingston
871 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,827 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

#2

Rhode Island College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%. Graduates earn an average $40,888 after graduation.

#3

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich
377 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,654. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,892 a year.

#4

Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick
344 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

In their early career, CCRI grads earn an average salary of $32,333. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,898. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#5

Brown University

Providence
303 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,341 a year. This private school has an average net price of $29,544. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Salve Regina University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,806. In their early career, Salve Regina grads earn an average salary of $47,306.

#7

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence
123 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,268 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at JWU Providence.

#8

Providence College

Providence
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,565 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Bryant University

Smithfield
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. This private school has an average net price of $40,533.

#10

Roger Williams University

Bristol
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. An average student at RWU will pay a net price of $36,054. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,017 a year.

Health Professions Careers in RI

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $96,730
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 25% $88,880
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $73,910
Personal Care Aides 21% $26,890
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 21% $35,340
Home Health Aides 20% $30,600
Health Specialties Professors 19% $0
Nurse Practitioners 17% $112,620
Physician Assistants 17% $93,370
Computer and Information Research Scientists 14% $116,600
Massage Therapists 12% $37,350
Therapists 12% $72,220
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 12% $33,790
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $36,660
Computer User Support Specialists 11% $53,480
Physical Therapist Assistants 11% $63,650
Physical Therapist Aides 11% $29,900
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $124,430
Computer Workers 11% $79,840
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 11% $85,910
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $112,490
Occupational Therapists 10% $79,730
Administrative Services Managers 10% $119,450
Marketing Managers 10% $147,940
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 10% $68,130
Community Health Workers 10% $46,420
Athletic Trainers 10% $54,360
Physical Therapists 10% $79,890
Dental Laboratory Technicians 9% $45,410
Medical Assistants 9% $35,880
Veterinarians 9% $105,050
Engineers 8% $92,090
Sales Managers 8% $150,250
Substance Abuse Counselors 8% $0
Phlebotomists 7% $38,580
Healthcare Support Workers 7% $36,750
Psychology Professors 7% $83,240
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 7% $80,700
Registered Nurses 7% $77,650
Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $43,220
Clergy 6% $45,640
Healthcare Social Workers 6% $56,760
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 6% $77,740
Pharmacists 6% $122,170
Medical Secretaries 6% $37,560
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 5% $40,200
Nursing Assistants 5% $30,000
Health Technologists and Technicians 5% $53,160
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 4% $86,370
Chiropractors 4% $83,240
Managers 4% $114,950
Speech-Language Pathologists 4% $80,520
Respiratory Therapists 4% $69,480
Dispensing Opticians 4% $50,650
Surgical Technologists 3% $50,740
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 3% $46,510
Dietitians and Nutritionists 2% $68,050
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 2% $0
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1% $38,190
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 1% $61,080
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1% $58,960
Counselors 0% $32,910
Recreational Therapists 0% $47,870
Social Work Professors 0% $69,710
Exercise Physiologists 0% $0
Family and General Practitioners 0% $158,030
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 0% $0
Dietetic Technicians 0% $43,150
Podiatrists 0% $208,000
Medical Equipment Preparers 0% $43,170
Dental Hygienists 0% $73,890
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 0% $94,240
Dentists 0% $208,000
Optometrists 0% $96,790
Physicians and Surgeons 0% $197,950
Audiologists 0% $0
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 0% $36,440
Nurse Midwives 0% $109,550
Dental Assistants -2% $43,890
Psychiatric Technicians -4% $37,620
Computer Programmers -8% $0
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $0

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