University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island · Public · 13,381 undergraduates
Of 75 programs with reported earnings, 72 leave graduates out-earning a typical Rhode Island high-school graduate (about $40,428/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 136 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,368 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,923 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,803 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,394 |
| $110k and up | $28,460 |
| All families (average) | $21,440 |
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 | $96,020 | +$55,592 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,571 | +$16,143 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $80,379 | +$39,951 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $64,520 | +$24,092 | clears the bar | $22,813 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $79,692 | +$39,264 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $108,248 | +$67,820 | clears the bar | $22,793 | 0.3 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $89,901 | +$49,473 | clears the bar | $24,458 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $56,999 | +$16,571 | clears the bar | $21,875 | 1.3 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $87,196 | +$46,768 | clears the bar | $21,875 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $31,729 | -$8,699 | falls short | $19,000 | n/a |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $137,117 | +$96,689 | clears the bar | $49,650 | 0.5 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $60,559 | +$20,131 | clears the bar | $19,567 | 1 yr |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $75,011 | +$34,583 | clears the bar | $20,987 | 0.6 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $72,328 | +$31,900 | clears the bar | $22,214 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $88,915 | +$48,487 | clears the bar | $19,750 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 75 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 73% 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.