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Psychology Schools in Rhode Island

138 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Psychology is the 10th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 88
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 68.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 14.5%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Rhode Island

1,940 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $83,030, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $33,806.

#2

Rhode Island College

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

A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $12,144. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years.

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

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

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,017 after earning their degree at this institution.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,152 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. 50% of students get financical aid.

#6

Brown University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,544. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,341 after earning their degree at this institution.

Psychology Careers in RI

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Psychologists 11% $57,090
Psychology Professors 7% $83,240
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 4% $86,370
Managers 4% $114,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Education 441
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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