Public Institution
Rhode Island College
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
31
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$39,416
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
49/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$10,986
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $26,519/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Rhode Island College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 41% of students receive Pell Grants; 48% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $7,674 | $30,696 |
| $30K – $48K | $8,507 | $34,028 |
| $48K – $75K | $11,290 | $45,160 |
| $75K – $110K | $15,107 | $60,428 |
| $110K+ | $16,800 | $67,200 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $10,986 | $43,944 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Rhode Island College
31 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
84
|
$73,235/yr | High | 17.3x |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
73
|
$48,921/yr | Very High | 14.1x |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools → |
70
|
$49,825/yr | High | 13.3x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools → |
70
|
$44,648/yr | High | 20.4x |
|
Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools → |
69
|
$60,999/yr | Moderate | 14.5x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
68
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$60,361/yr | Very High | 12.7x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
68
|
$43,047/yr | High | 14.1x |
|
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
64
|
$44,789/yr | High | 11.5x |
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Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
62
|
$34,991/yr | Very High | 16.0x |
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools → |
57
|
$38,163/yr | Moderate | 11.6x |
| Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools → |
55
|
$50,060/yr | High | 12.0x |
|
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
55
|
$39,910/yr | High | 14.6x |
|
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
53
|
$38,095/yr | High | 10.7x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
52
|
$36,474/yr | Very High | 12.0x |
|
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools → |
49
|
$47,857/yr | Very High | 9.9x |
|
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
47
|
$29,178/yr | Very High | 13.3x |
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Public Policy
Public Administration Compare across schools → |
44
|
$32,409/yr | High | 6.4x |
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Mental Health Services
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools → |
43
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$37,320/yr | Moderate | 8.7x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
43
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$36,742/yr | High | 10.3x |
| Music Compare across schools → |
40
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$34,549/yr | High | 10.2x |
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Natural Resources & Conservation Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools → |
39
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$40,752/yr | High | 8.3x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
39
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$33,694/yr | High | 9.5x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
39
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$33,561/yr | Moderate | 10.6x |
| History Compare across schools → |
37
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$31,981/yr | High | 8.5x |
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Health Sciences
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
36
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$34,995/yr | High | 11.1x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
36
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$34,357/yr | High | 9.4x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
32
|
$28,241/yr | Moderate | 8.6x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
30
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$29,389/yr | Very High | 9.4x |
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Neuroscience
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools → |
29
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$30,172/yr | High | 9.7x |
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Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools → |
24
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$24,526/yr | Moderate | 7.4x |
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Film & Photography
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools → |
19
|
$18,685/yr | High | 3.3x |
More Colleges in Rhode Island
Top-scored 4-year colleges and universities elsewhere in Rhode Island, ranked by average DegreeOutlook Score across their programs.
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
11 programs
60/100
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI
10 programs
52/100
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
48 programs
51/100
Providence College
Providence, RI
16 programs
49/100
Johnson & Wales University-Online
Providence, RI
17 programs
48/100
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
10 programs
47/100
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
18 programs
47/100
Brown University
Providence, RI
24 programs
43/100