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Rhode Island Graduate Schools

#40 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
12 Colleges
4,248 Yearly Graduations
$93,133 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, 4,248 students received a graduate degree in Rhode Island, making it rank #40 in the nation in terms of graduations. Students who reside in Rhode Island can take advantage of in-state graduate tuition at some schools. This averages about $23,283 statewide. The average out-of-state tuition is $25,091.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,045 Yearly Degrees
$62,083 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Brown handed out 1,045 graduate degrees. This makes it the #1 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Brown University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $60,944 $60,944
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,139 $1,139
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,905 $1,905

#2

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
Public Public vs. Private
899 Yearly Degrees
$16,322 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, URI handed out 899 graduate degrees. This makes it the #2 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Rhode Island

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,454 $27,906
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,868 $1,868
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $803 $1,550

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island
Public Public vs. Private
350 Yearly Degrees
$9,590 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, RIC handed out 350 graduate degrees. This makes it the #3 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Rhode Island College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,730 $16,974
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $860 $860
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $485 $943

#4

Johnson & Wales University - Online

Providence, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
304 Yearly Degrees
$14,706 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 12 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, JWU Online ranked #4 in terms of popularity with 304 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Johnson & Wales University - Online

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,706 $14,706
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $817 $817

#5

Salve Regina University

Newport, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
302 Yearly Degrees
$11,730 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Salve Regina handed out 302 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #5 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Salve Regina University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,610 $11,610
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $120 $120
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $645 $645

#6

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
256 Yearly Degrees
$9,750 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Providence College was ranked the #6 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 256 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Providence College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,750 $9,750
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $542 $542

#7

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
253 Yearly Degrees
$14,706 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

JWU Providence handed out 253 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #7 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Johnson & Wales University - Providence

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,706 $14,706
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $817 $817

#8

Bryant University

Smithfield, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
235 Yearly Degrees
$47,720 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 12 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Bryant ranked #8 in terms of popularity with 235 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Bryant University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $46,220 $46,220
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,500 $1,500
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $717 $717

#9

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
211 Yearly Degrees
$56,290 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 12 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, RISD ranked #9 in terms of popularity with 211 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Rhode Island School of Design

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $55,220 $55,220
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,070 $1,070

#10

Roger Williams University

Bristol, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
166 Yearly Degrees
$18,406 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Roger Williams University was ranked the #10 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 166 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Roger Williams University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,476 $17,476
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $930 $930
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $930 $930

#11

Roger Williams University School of Law

Bristol, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
153 Yearly Degrees
$12,803 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Roger Williams University School of Law was ranked the #11 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 153 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Roger Williams University School of Law

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,333 $11,333
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,470 $1,470
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $977 $977

#12

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
74 Yearly Degrees
$15,015 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, New England Tech handed out 74 graduate degrees. This makes it the #12 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for New England Institute of Technology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,250 $14,250
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $765 $765
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $594 $594

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