by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at URI. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, URI as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #61 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 61 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 5 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 5 of 98 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 261 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Rhode Island conferred 26 master’s degrees in nursing.
URI is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 1 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 7 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 64 |
For the most recent academic year available, 4% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at URI were White. About 58% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
URI awarded 26 master’s degrees in nursing science recently — 96% to women and 4% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rhode Island conferred 3 doctoral degrees in nursing.
URI is not yet ranked for nursing at the doctoral level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from URI were women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at URI are White. About 67% 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 doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
URI conferred 3 doctoral completions in nursing science in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rhode Island awarded 5 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
URI is not currently ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in nursing from URI identified as women.
The largest share of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at URI are White. About 100% 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 professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
URI awarded 5 professional certificate completions in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at URI. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 261 |