Education at University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · Master's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
University of Rhode Island graduates in education earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Rhode Island Compares for Education
All 214 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 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 105 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $64,128 | $64,506 | #80 | $56,157 |
| 106 | Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD | $64,083 | $68,979 | #61 | $61,581 |
| 107 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $63,930 | $56,110 | #174 | $61,640 |
| 108 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $63,909 | $62,944 | #97 | $52,214 |
| 109 | Union College Barbourville, KY | $63,794 | $72,234 | #39 | $63,402 |
| 110 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $63,714 | $58,687 | #144 | $59,780 |
| 111 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $63,577 | $67,035 | #69 | $52,160 |
Other Majors at University of Rhode Island by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rhode Island education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,214 one year after graduating and $63,909 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rhode Island rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, University of Rhode Island ranks #108 by median pay four years after graduation, and #97 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at University of Rhode Island worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.