by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in psychology at RIC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Master’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 #658 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 658 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Rhode Island | 7 of 9 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the New England Region | 76 of 117 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rhode Island College handed out 21 master’s degrees in psychology.
RIC holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 3 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 29 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 284 |
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at RIC were White. Roughly 57% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rhode Island College conferred 12 professional certificate degrees in psychology.
RIC has not been ranked for psychology at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 42% of psychology professional certificate degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of psychology professional certificate degree graduates at RIC are White. About 33% 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 professional certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Undergraduate study is also available at RIC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 97 |