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Physical Sciences at University of Rhode Island

Physical Sciences at University of Rhode Island

If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, consider the program at University of Rhode Island. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, RI.

Studying Online at University of Rhode Island

Many students take online classes 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.

Physical Sciences Rankings at University of Rhode Island

Use these rankings to compare University of Rhode Island’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Rhode Island #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Rhode Island #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #5 of 38
Best Value New England (Region) #8 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #43 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #348 of 530

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Rhode Island #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Rhode Island #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #5 of 38
Best Value New England (Region) #8 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #43 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #348 of 530

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Rhode Island

Those who finish University of Rhode Island’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at University of Rhode Island
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,625
2 years $28,598

Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at University of Rhode Island work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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