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Psychology Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 867 students earned their Psychology degrees in RI.

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 729
Master’s Degree 88
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

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: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 64.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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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
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,827 a year.

#2

Rhode Island College

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

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $47,306 after graduation.

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

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

#5

Providence College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,338. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#6

Brown University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,544.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#8

Bryant University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, Bryant grads earn an average salary of $70,109. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,152 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. 50% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Psychology Careers in RI

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Psychologists 11% $57,090
Psychology Professors 7% $83,240
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 4% $86,370
Managers 4% $114,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Social Sciences 1,124
Education 926
Communication & Journalism 548
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 497
History 234
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 152
Library Science 46

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