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Rhode Island Graduate Schools

#40 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
12 Colleges
$98,180 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In terms of graduate completions, Rhode Island is ranked #40 in the nation with 4,248 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. Students who reside in Rhode Island can take advantage of in-state graduate tuition at some schools. This averages about $24,545 statewide. The average out-of-state tuition is $26,398.

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
$63,866 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Brown University was ranked the #1 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,045 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 Brown University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $62,680 $62,680
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,186 $1,186
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,958 $1,958

#2

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
Public Public vs. Private
$16,858 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 table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, 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 $14,822 $28,616
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,036 $2,036
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $823 $1,590

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island
Public Public vs. Private
$9,788 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 12 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, RIC ranked #3 in terms of popularity with 350 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Rhode Island College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,910 $17,352
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $878 $878
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $495 $964

#4

Johnson & Wales University - Online

Providence, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,156 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Johnson & Wales University - Online was ranked the #4 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 304 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 Johnson & Wales University - Online

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,156 $15,156
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $842 $842

#5

Salve Regina University

Newport, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,190 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 12 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Salve Regina ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 302 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 Salve Regina University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,060 $12,060
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $130 $130
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $670 $670

#6

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,070 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Providence handed out 256 graduate degrees. This makes it the #6 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 Providence College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,070 $11,070
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $615 $615

#7

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,156 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, JWU Providence handed out 253 graduate degrees. This makes it the #7 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 Johnson & Wales University - Providence

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,156 $15,156
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $842 $842

#8

Bryant University

Smithfield, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$48,600 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Bryant University was ranked the #8 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 235 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 Bryant University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $47,100 $47,100
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,500 $1,500
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $732 $732

#9

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$57,505 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Rhode Island School of Design was ranked the #9 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 211 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 Rhode Island School of Design

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $56,435 $56,435
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
$19,515 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 12 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, RWU ranked #10 in terms of popularity with 166 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 Roger Williams University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,565 $18,565
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $950 $950
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $967 $967

#11

Roger Williams University School of Law

Bristol, Rhode Island
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,186 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 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 School of Law

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,586 $17,586
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,600 $1,600
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
$15,900 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 12 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, New England Tech ranked #12 in terms of popularity with 74 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 New England Institute of Technology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,000 $15,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $900 $900
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $625 $625

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