Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 71.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 71.0%
- Retention Rate
- 84.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $69,743
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 69.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $236/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $113,894 | $49,650 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $109,286 | $33,897 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $73,720 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $72,693 | $21,500 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,473 | $26,101 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $67,995 | $19,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $66,332 | $19,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $65,557 | $20,500 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $63,997 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,880 | $24,458 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,749 | |
| Ocean Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,600 | $26,294 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $63,600 | |
| Public Administration. | Master | $63,005 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,814 | $26,234 |
Outcomes Overview
URI graduates earn a median of $69,743 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 32% with typical debt loads of $22,250. Monthly loan payments of $236 represent about 4% of median graduate income, well below financial stress levels. The university's strong ocean engineering and marine science programs funnel graduates into maritime industries, defense contractors, and research institutions that value specialized technical skills. Alumni like oceanographer Robert Ballard demonstrate the career potential in marine sciences. With 96.4% employment rates and a loan repayment rate of 69.45%, URI delivers solid career preparation. The return on investment is strong, particularly for students pursuing the university's nationally recognized marine and engineering programs.