Nursing at University of Rhode Island
If you are interested in studying Nursing, 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 is located in Kingston, RI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 300 nursing graduations were recorded at University of Rhode Island.
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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.
Nursing Rankings at University of Rhode Island
Use these rankings to compare University of Rhode Island’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1206 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1206 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Rhode Island
Those who finish University of Rhode Island’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,568 |
| 2 years | $70,223 |
| 3 years | $74,999 |
| 4 years | $82,285 |
| 5 years | $95,425 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Rhode Island take home a median $82,285, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of Rhode Island comes in at $26,390.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at University of Rhode Island, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at University of Rhode Island are 90% women (270) and 10% men (30).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island
Among the 261 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of Rhode Island, 89% were women (233) and 11% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 199 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 36 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Rhode Island
Among the 26 master’s nursing graduates at University of Rhode Island, 96% were women (25) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 27% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, below the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Rhode Island
Of the 3 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at University of Rhode Island, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Rhode Island
The Nursing program at University of Rhode Island breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 261 |
| Nursing Science | 29 |
| Nursing Practice | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of Rhode Island pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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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