Is Rhode Island College worth it?
Rhode Island College is a public, four-year institution in Providence, Rhode Island (large suburb). It awarded 1,475 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social work, registered nursing and psychology.
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Federal context for Rhode Island College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,172
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,430
Median earnings 10 years after
$56,318
Average net price
$9,478
Completion rate
48%
Completions (2024)
1,475
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,049
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,235 | $83,068 | 239 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $33,694 | $52,758 | 169 |
| Social Work | Master's | $54,937 | $69,017 | 153 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $48,921 | $68,616 | 130 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,047 | $58,221 | 129 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $38,163 | $58,156 | 110 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $33,561 | $53,312 | 97 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,357 | $51,105 | 82 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $38,095 | $49,069 | 77 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $36,474 | $57,119 | 75 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $60,999 | $84,238 | 69 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $29,389 | $48,948 | 63 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $36,742 | $59,643 | 63 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $44,789 | $53,057 | 62 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $28,241 | $41,883 | 56 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 134 |
| Social Work | Master's | 104 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 93 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 62 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 56 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | Bachelor's | 46 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 36 |
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Sources: federal figures for Rhode Island College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Rhode Island. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page