Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 45.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 46.2%
- Retention Rate
- 73.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $56,318
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 59.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $104,192 | $41,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $71,575 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $65,797 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $65,610 | $24,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $65,387 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $56,641 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Certificate | $54,748 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $53,775 | $25,152 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $52,941 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $52,607 | $19,041 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $49,840 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $49,019 | $15,783 |
| Social Work. | Master | $48,864 | $32,666 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $47,729 | $18,060 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $44,942 |
Outcomes Overview
Rhode Island College graduates earn a median of $56,318 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 36% based on the typical $20,500 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $217 consume about 4.6% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's strong education programs feed Rhode Island's public school system, where many graduates find stable teaching positions with union protections and pension benefits. With 96.1% of graduates employed and the college's focus on serving first-generation students who often stay local, alumni build solid middle-class careers in education, social services, and healthcare. This represents a strong return on investment for in-state students.