Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island · Public · 5,049 undergraduates
Of 46 programs with reported earnings, 44 leave graduates out-earning a typical Rhode Island high-school graduate (about $40,428/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 73 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,378 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,989 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,701 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,809 |
| $110k and up | $15,681 |
| All families (average) | $9,478 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $83,068 | +$42,640 | clears the bar | $24,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,758 | +$12,330 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $53,312 | +$12,884 | clears the bar | $21,633 | 1.7 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $69,017 | +$28,589 | clears the bar | $32,666 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $58,221 | +$17,793 | clears the bar | $19,033 | 1.1 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,854 | +$10,426 | clears the bar | $24,641 | 2.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $49,069 | +$8,641 | clears the bar | $24,481 | 2.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $58,156 | +$17,728 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $53,057 | +$12,629 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $68,616 | +$28,188 | clears the bar | $15,783 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $83,259 | +$42,831 | clears the bar | $22,801 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $84,238 | +$43,810 | clears the bar | $25,152 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $59,643 | +$19,215 | clears the bar | $17,805 | 0.9 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $51,379 | +$10,951 | clears the bar | $26,463 | 2.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $57,119 | +$16,691 | clears the bar | $18,962 | 1.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 46 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 48% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.