by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at URI. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks URI among the top schools in the country for health professions, ranked #145 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 145 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Rhode Island | 3 of 11 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 135 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in health professions at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 457 |
| Certificate | 11 |
| Master’s | 127 |
| Doctoral | 50 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
The health professions field at URI covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Rhode Island conferred 457 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
URI holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at URI earn a median of $93,934 a year. This is higher than $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at URI, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $24,640 in student loans. This is higher than $23,398, the typical median for all majors at URI.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
Find out more about URI tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at URI were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 351 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rhode Island conferred 11 certificate degrees in health professions.
URI has not been ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 64% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of health professions certificate degree graduates at URI are White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at URI. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 127 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Health Professions | 50 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 5 |
