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Education Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 441 students earned their Education degrees in RI.

As a degree choice, Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Rhode Island

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 381
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Rhode Island

There are 31,160 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $74,600, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Rhode Island that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Rhode Island College

Providence
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,144. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#2

Providence College

Providence
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $62,565 after graduation.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. A typical student attending URI will pay a net price of $18,638. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at JWU Providence will pay a net price of $28,582.

#5

Brown University

Providence
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. In their early career, Brown grads earn an average salary of $60,341.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,054.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,227 Total Students

An average student at RISD will pay a net price of $44,979. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 35% of the teachers are full time.

Education Careers in RI

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 19% $0
Business Professors 13% $114,340
Biological Science Professors 13% $83,790
Chemistry Professors 13% $92,010
Political Science Professors 10% $101,100
Coaches and Scouts 8% $37,670
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 8% $36,430
Education Professors 7% $75,530
Interpreters and Translators 7% $42,840
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 7% $79,660
Psychology Professors 7% $83,240
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 6% $73,520
English Language and Literature Professors 6% $81,380
Preschool Education Administrators 6% $54,010
Postsecondary Education Administrators 6% $101,200
History Professors 5% $92,340
Special Education Teachers 5% $79,300
Teachers 4% $0
Mathematical Science Professors 4% $97,040
Instructional Coordinators 4% $56,890
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 4% $59,740
Middle School Special Education Teachers 3% $71,310
Middle School Teachers 3% $75,250
Elementary School Teachers 3% $74,400
Special Education Professors 3% $75,350
High School Teachers 3% $73,460
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 2% $104,220
Teacher Assistants 2% $31,750
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 2% $72,950
Librarians 2% $68,290
Technical Education High School Teachers 0% $75,010
Social Scientists 0% $0
Computer Science Professors 0% $119,450
Education Administrators 0% $101,870
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $107,430
Kindergarten Teachers 0% $68,750
Sociology Professors 0% $96,700
Preschool Teachers 0% $30,350
Vocational Education Professors -5% $48,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Psychology 138
Social Sciences 105
Library Science 46
History 42
Communication & Journalism 33
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 30
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 27

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