Psychology at Rhode Island College
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Rhode Island College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rhode Island College is in Providence, RI.
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Studying Online at Rhode Island College
Online coursework is an option at Rhode Island College. Among 6,155 students, 170 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,012 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Rhode Island College
Rankings can help you compare Rhode Island College’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #6 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #76 of 116 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #244 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #675 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Rhode Island College
Students who complete Rhode Island College’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,797 |
| 2 years | $36,798 |
| 3 years | $34,513 |
| 4 years | $44,989 |
| 5 years | $48,535 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Rhode Island College report median earnings of $44,989, compared with $57,002 for all Rhode Island College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Rhode Island College is $22,723.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Rhode Island College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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