Health Professions at University of Rhode Island
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Rhode Island sits in Kingston, RI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Rhode Island
Distance learning is available at University of Rhode Island. Among 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Rhode Island
Use these rankings to compare University of Rhode Island’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #12 of 160 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #49 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #151 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1531 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #12 of 160 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #49 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #151 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1531 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Rhode Island
Students who complete University of Rhode Island’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,908 |
| 2 years | $79,708 |
| 3 years | $86,449 |
| 4 years | $93,934 |
| 5 years | $96,598 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from University of Rhode Island take home a median $93,934, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from University of Rhode Island stands at $24,640.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at University of Rhode Island pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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