Rhode Island College

Providence, RI · Public · Visit Website

Rhode Island College's 180-acre campus sits partly in Providence and partly in North Providence. As a mid-sized public college, it offers a close-knit environment with a focus on accessible education. Students can participate in a variety of NCAA Division III athletics. The college's location provides access to the cultural and historical resources of Providence.

Programs Analyzed
31
Avg Grad Earnings
$39,416/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
49/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$10,986/yr
Out-of-state: $26,519/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 41% of students receive Pell Grants and 48% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $7,674 $30,696 12.8x
$30K – $48K $8,507 $34,028 11.6x
$48K – $75K $11,290 $45,160 8.7x
$75K – $110K $15,107 $60,428 6.5x
$110K+ $16,800 $67,200 5.9x
Sticker price (no aid) $10,986 $43,944 9.0x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Rhode Island College

31 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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84 $73,235/yr High 17.3x
Accounting and Related Services
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73 $48,921/yr Very High 14.1x
Health and Medical Administrative Services
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70 $49,825/yr High 13.3x
Chemistry
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70 $44,648/yr High 20.4x
Allied Health Diagnostic
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69 $60,999/yr Moderate 14.5x
Computer Science
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68 $60,361/yr Very High 12.7x
Business Administration
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68 $43,047/yr High 14.1x
Teacher Education
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64 $44,789/yr High 11.5x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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62 $34,991/yr Very High 16.0x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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57 $38,163/yr Moderate 11.6x
Special Education and Teaching
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55 $50,060/yr High 12.0x
Biology, General
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55 $39,910/yr High 14.6x
Teacher Education
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53 $38,095/yr High 10.7x
Marketing
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52 $36,474/yr Very High 12.0x
Management Information Systems and Services
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49 $47,857/yr Very High 9.9x
Political Science and Government
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47 $29,178/yr Very High 13.3x
Public Administration
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44 $32,409/yr High 6.4x
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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43 $37,320/yr Moderate 8.7x
Sociology
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43 $36,742/yr High 10.3x
Music
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40 $34,549/yr High 10.2x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
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39 $40,752/yr High 8.3x
Psychology, General
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39 $33,694/yr High 9.5x
Social Work
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39 $33,561/yr Moderate 10.6x
History
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37 $31,981/yr High 8.5x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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36 $34,995/yr High 11.1x
Communication and Media Studies
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36 $34,357/yr High 9.4x
Fine and Studio Arts
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32 $28,241/yr Moderate 8.6x
English Language and Literature, General
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30 $29,389/yr Very High 9.4x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
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29 $30,172/yr High 9.7x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
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24 $24,526/yr Moderate 7.4x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
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19 $18,685/yr High 3.3x
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