Education at Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · Master's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Rhode Island College graduates in education earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 8% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rhode Island College Compares for Education
All 32 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $303,202 | $266,095 | #1 | $238,614 |
| 2 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $93,561 | $89,051 | #2 | $77,275 |
| 3 | New York University New York, NY | $83,789 | $79,750 | #3 | $76,983 |
| 4 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $82,156 | $72,107 | #8 | $71,109 |
| 5 | Regis University Denver, CO | $78,266 | $73,194 | #6 | $74,497 |
| 6 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $78,105 | $76,925 | #4 | $57,316 |
| 7 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $75,854 | $72,197 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $73,179 | $74,402 | #5 | $63,006 |
| 9 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $72,585 | $63,919 | #16 | $78,758 |
| 10 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $72,432 | $69,188 | #9 | $62,454 |
Other Majors at Rhode Island College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $138,536 | $141,941 | #66 of 432 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $71,898 | — | #90 of 322 |
| Social Work | $69,017 | $54,937 | #59 of 279 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | $67,621 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $66,310 | $65,912 | #97 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $64,316 | $57,458 | #117 of 285 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,181 | $46,143 | #243 of 380 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $45,190 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rhode Island College education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,316 one year after graduating and $78,105 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rhode Island College rank for education?
Among 32 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Rhode Island College ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Rhode Island College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for education ($65,348), and the median federal debt at graduation is $6,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.