Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Rhode Island College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 51st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (RI wage index 1.03). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Rhode Island College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,999 | $84,238 | +19% | #54 of 253 | #63 | $25,152 |
| Computer Science | $60,361 | $83,259 | -22% | #289 of 349 | #291 | $22,801 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,235 | $83,068 | -7% | #608 of 966 | #776 | $24,750 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $47,857 | $76,873 | -8% | #98 of 166 | #115 | $18,060 |
| Mathematics | — | $72,410 | +4% | #134 of 309 | #148 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $34,991 | $70,470 | -15% | #329 of 452 | #365 | $19,041 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $48,921 | $68,616 | -10% | #513 of 796 | #585 | $15,783 |
| Chemistry | $44,648 | $66,959 | +3% | #99 of 209 | #111 | $14,250 |
| Sociology | $36,742 | $59,643 | +13% | #88 of 462 | #84 | $17,805 |
| Biology | $39,910 | $58,779 | +3% | #382 of 841 | #432 | $22,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,047 | $58,221 | -15% | #858 of 1176 | #939 | $19,033 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $38,163 | $58,156 | +5% | #196 of 660 | #273 | $18,750 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $49,825 | $57,195 | -3% | #156 of 275 | #173 | $24,705 |
| Marketing | $36,474 | $57,119 | -18% | #433 of 516 | #462 | $18,962 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $50,060 | $56,477 | +12% | #39 of 177 | #46 | $25,781 |
| Political Science and Government | $29,178 | $54,540 | -14% | #442 of 565 | #458 | $17,928 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $40,752 | $54,516 | -1% | #141 of 265 | #134 | $20,437 |
| Social Work | $33,561 | $53,312 | +3% | #170 of 420 | #252 | $21,633 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,789 | $53,057 | +3% | #121 of 345 | #187 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $33,694 | $52,758 | +4% | #364 of 1027 | #396 | $19,500 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $37,320 | $51,379 | -1% | #26 of 50 | #31 | $26,463 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,357 | $51,105 | -9% | #411 of 660 | #469 | $18,875 |
| Music | $34,549 | $51,090 | +19% | #51 of 268 | #62 | $14,133 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $34,995 | $50,854 | -17% | #123 of 156 | #131 | $24,641 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $24,526 | $50,335 | +27% | #14 of 255 | #17 | $24,034 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $38,095 | $49,069 | +4% | #286 of 680 | #421 | $24,481 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,389 | $48,948 | +1% | #288 of 576 | #315 | $18,091 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $30,172 | $48,514 | -22% | #66 of 67 | #64 | $20,784 |
| History | $31,981 | $46,105 | -9% | #346 of 459 | #369 | $21,650 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $45,378 | -6% | #78 of 137 | #83 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $44,144 | -15% | #91 of 103 | #88 | $18,433 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,241 | $41,883 | +1% | #203 of 423 | #225 | $23,750 |
| Public Administration | $32,409 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $18,685 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Rhode Island College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $423,000
- Avg rent near campus: $2,242/mo — vs ~$823/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02903 (4.4% cap, Providence)
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🏆 Where Rhode Island College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,481 | $25,014 |
| Room | $7,409 | |
| Board | $6,310 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $27,345 | $42,878 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $7,674 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,507 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,290 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,107 |
| $110,001+ | $16,800 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Rhode Island College's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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💻 Learning Mode
📊 Age Distribution
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
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- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology