by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at RIC. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RIC among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #710 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 710 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Rhode Island | 5 of 5 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 58 of 98 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nursing at RIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rhode Island College awarded 25 master’s degrees in nursing.
RIC ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 3 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 25 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 223 |
Among recent graduates, 32% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at RIC were White. About 68% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
RIC granted 10 master’s degrees in nurse anesthetist in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
RIC granted 9 master’s completions in geriatric nurse/nursing recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
RIC awarded 6 master’s completions in public health/community nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (33%).
During the most recent reporting year, Rhode Island College awarded 7 graduate certificate degrees in nursing.
RIC is not yet ranked for nursing at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of nursing graduate certificate degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of nursing graduate certificate degree graduates at RIC are White. About 86% 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 graduate certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
RIC conferred 4 graduate certificate degrees in nursing administration in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
RIC awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in geriatric nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
RIC conferred 1 graduate certificate completion in registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at RIC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 134 |