Is University of Rhode Island worth it?
University of Rhode Island is a public, four-year institution in Kingston, Rhode Island (large suburb). It awarded 4,644 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, registered nursing and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$49,926
Median earnings 4 years after
$73,243
Median earnings 10 years after
$69,743
Average net price
$21,440
Completion rate
73%
Completions (2024)
4,644
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
13,381
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $82,218 | $96,020 | 535 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $36,785 | $64,520 | 262 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $37,414 | $56,571 | 253 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $97,570 | $137,117 | 154 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $45,846 | $80,379 | 143 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $55,160 | $79,692 | 140 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $34,205 | $51,416 | 133 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $70,724 | $89,901 | 130 |
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | Bachelor's | $35,907 | $56,761 | 126 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $32,184 | $64,916 | 120 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $42,181 | $72,328 | 108 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $67,736 | $88,915 | 107 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $50,529 | $87,196 | 105 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $89,971 | $108,248 | 99 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $31,649 | $60,559 | 96 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 264 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 261 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 173 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 127 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 125 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 125 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 119 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 116 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 113 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 104 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Rhode Island. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Rhode Island. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page