by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RIC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates RIC among the top schools in the country for psychology, placing at #713 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 713 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Rhode Island | 8 of 9 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the New England Region | 81 of 116 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in psychology at RIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Professional Certificate | 12 |
This psychology area of study at RIC includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 102 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 28 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rhode Island College awarded 97 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
RIC ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 8 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 76 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 647 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RIC earn a median of $44,989 a year. This is lower than $57,002, the median for all majors at RIC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RIC, psychology students accumulate a median of $22,723 in student loans. This is lower than $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,277 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC were White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Graduate study is also available at RIC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 21 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 12 |
