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Health Professions Schools in Rhode Island

775 students earned Health Professions degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

A Health Professions major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Rhode Island

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 457
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 290
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 290
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 290
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 58.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 15.5%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 79,360 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Rhode Island

Health Professions grads earn an average of $68,400 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Brown University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#1

University of Rhode Island

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

#3

Rhode Island College

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,888 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years.

#4

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

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

The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Salve Regina University

Newport
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

An average student at Salve Regina will pay a net price of $33,806. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time.

#6

Bryant University

Smithfield
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,109 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

Health Professions Careers in RI

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $96,730
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 25% $88,880
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $73,910
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 21% $35,340
Health Specialties Professors 19% $0
Nurse Practitioners 17% $112,620
Physician Assistants 17% $93,370
Computer and Information Research Scientists 14% $116,600
Therapists 12% $72,220
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $36,660
Computer User Support Specialists 11% $53,480
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $124,430
Computer Workers 11% $79,840
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 11% $85,910
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $112,490
Occupational Therapists 10% $79,730
Marketing Managers 10% $147,940
Administrative Services Managers 10% $119,450
Community Health Workers 10% $46,420
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 10% $68,130
Athletic Trainers 10% $54,360
Physical Therapists 10% $79,890
Veterinarians 9% $105,050
Engineers 8% $92,090
Sales Managers 8% $150,250
Substance Abuse Counselors 8% $0
Psychology Professors 7% $83,240
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 7% $80,700
Registered Nurses 7% $77,650
Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $43,220
Clergy 6% $45,640
Healthcare Social Workers 6% $56,760
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 6% $77,740
Pharmacists 6% $122,170
Health Technologists and Technicians 5% $53,160
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 4% $86,370
Chiropractors 4% $83,240
Managers 4% $114,950
Speech-Language Pathologists 4% $80,520
Respiratory Therapists 4% $69,480
Dispensing Opticians 4% $50,650
Surgical Technologists 3% $50,740
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 3% $46,510
Dietitians and Nutritionists 2% $68,050
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 2% $0
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1% $38,190
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1% $58,960
Exercise Physiologists 0% $0
Social Work Professors 0% $69,710
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 0% $94,240
Recreational Therapists 0% $47,870
Dentists 0% $208,000
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 0% $0
Optometrists 0% $96,790
Podiatrists 0% $208,000
Family and General Practitioners 0% $158,030
Nurse Midwives 0% $109,550
Dietetic Technicians 0% $43,150
Dental Hygienists 0% $73,890
Physicians and Surgeons 0% $197,950
Counselors 0% $32,910
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 0% $36,440
Audiologists 0% $0
Psychiatric Technicians -4% $37,620
Computer Programmers -8% $0
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $0

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