by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how RIC ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 52% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,470 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,369 for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIC, health science students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allhealth science bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Rhode Island College.
Of the 44 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in health science from RIC in 2021, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 200 |
| Allied Health Professions | 50 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 48 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 45 |
| Communication Sciences | 8 |
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