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University of Rhode Island

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The University of Rhode Island's main campus is located in the rural village of Kingston, with additional campuses focused on nursing and oceanography in other locations. The student body is engaged in a wide range of academic pursuits, supported by the university's status as a high research activity institution. URI is distinctive for its Narragansett Bay Campus, providing unique opportunities for students interested in marine sciences. A dedicated advising college supports all incoming undergraduates during their first two years.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$46,556/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

51/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$16,408/yr

Out-of-state: $35,804/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 21% of students receive Pell Grants and 49% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$12,930	$51,720	9.0x
$30K – $48K	$12,326	$49,304	9.4x
$48K – $75K	$16,578	$66,312	7.0x
$75K – $110K	$22,524	$90,096	5.2x
$110K+	$27,213	$108,852	4.3x
Sticker price (no aid)	$16,408	$65,632	7.1x

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 University of Rhode Island

48 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 Compare across schools	84	$82,218/yr	High	12.8x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	84	$67,736/yr	Very High	15.9x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	76	$57,529/yr	Very High	11.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	76	$50,529/yr	Very High	12.5x
Electrical Compare across schools	72	$81,508/yr	Very High	13.7x
Business Administration Compare across schools	71	$55,160/yr	High	10.3x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	70	$70,724/yr	Very High	13.2x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	69	$75,406/yr	High	12.6x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	67	$80,029/yr	Very High	11.2x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	67	$68,728/yr	High	11.5x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	66	$68,410/yr	High	13.2x
Ocean Engineering Compare across schools	65	$70,939/yr	High	12.2x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	64	$66,445/yr	Moderate	11.3x
Marketing Compare across schools	64	$46,394/yr	Very High	11.5x
Germanic Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	63	$65,249/yr	Very High	13.3x
Mathematics Compare across schools	62	$55,330/yr	Very High	9.7x
Natural Resources Management and Policy Compare across schools	59	$44,445/yr	High	8.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	59	$44,363/yr	High	7.5x
Economics Compare across schools	59	$43,444/yr	Very High	8.7x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	59	$42,181/yr	High	10.3x
Biology, General Compare across schools	57	$45,846/yr	High	10.4x
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences Compare across schools	56	$46,814/yr	High	11.3x
Landscape Architecture Compare across schools	55	$57,920/yr	High	8.8x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	53	$59,220/yr	Very High	9.0x
Sociology Compare across schools	50	$42,554/yr	High	8.6x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	48	$32,184/yr	High	8.6x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	46	$31,649/yr	Very High	8.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	44	$36,785/yr	High	8.7x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	43	$37,414/yr	High	7.0x
Social Sciences, Other Compare across schools	43	$36,548/yr	High	8.2x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	43	$33,161/yr	High	8.0x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	42	$40,067/yr	High	8.0x
History Compare across schools	41	$34,319/yr	High	6.6x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	41	$34,205/yr	High	6.2x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	39	$43,267/yr	Very High	6.9x
Public Policy Analysis Compare across schools	37	$32,536/yr	High	7.5x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	36	$34,633/yr	High	8.2x
Journalism Compare across schools	35	$37,875/yr	Very High	6.6x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	35	$35,520/yr	High	6.1x
Criminology Compare across schools	35	$31,729/yr	High	3.8x
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools	31	$33,319/yr	High	7.5x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	31	$30,137/yr	Very High	7.1x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	26	$29,634/yr	High	5.9x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	25	$21,167/yr	Moderate	5.4x
Ecology & Evolution Compare across schools	23	$26,176/yr	High	6.0x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	21	$28,181/yr	Very High	3.3x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	20	$19,551/yr	Moderate	2.0x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools	18	$25,523/yr	High	2.9x

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