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Psychology in Rhode Island

Psychology Schools in Rhode Island

867 students earned Psychology degrees in Rhode Island in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 738
Master’s Degree 91
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 66.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Rhode Island

1,940 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $83,030, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Rhode Island that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Rhode Island College

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

100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $12,599. 88% of students get financical aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. 97% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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79 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Providence College

Providence
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years.

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Brown University

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

An average student at Brown will pay a net price of $27,157. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $31,608. 100% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#8

Bryant University

Smithfield
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,152 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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