Rhode Island College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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5,049
students enrolled
1,454
degrees and certificates a year
48%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$9,478
average net price a year
Tuition $9,481 in state, $25,014 out of state
$46,882
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$56,318
median earnings, 10 years after entry
10% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 24% | 342 |
| Education | 16% | 236 |
| Public administration & social work | 15% | 214 |
| Business & management | 12% | 170 |
| Psychology | 9% | 133 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 5 |
The job market around Rhode Island College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Providence County, where the college is.
348
open professional jobs
36
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
5%
ask for AI skills
18 jobs
4.2%
unemployment in Providence County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$78,204
median household income
Providence County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.8% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, public administration & social work, which lead to clinical (22 open), academic (3 open), programs (13 open), administration (2 open).
Hiring most: Citizens Financial Group Inc/Ri (16), CVS HEALTH (15), Women and Infants Hospital (12), Gilbane (11), United Natural Foods (UNFI) (10), Amazon (7), Brightstar Lottery (7), PPL (7).
What they hire for: Operations (56), Finance (45), Engineering (44), Sales (33), Data & Analytics (23), Clinical (22). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: Providence/Cranston Workforce Development Board, Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board.
- Providence American Job CenterProvidence · 401-680-5101 · M - Th 8:00am – 3:30pm; F - 10:00am-3:30pm
- Woonsocket American Job CenterWoonsocket · 401-235-1201 · M - Th 8:00am – 3:30pm; F - 10:00am-3:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Rhode Island
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Common questions
- How big is Rhode Island College?
- Rhode Island College enrolls about 5,049 students and is a public 4-year institution in Providence, Rhode Island. It awards about 1,454 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Rhode Island College?
- 48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Rhode Island College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,882 six years after entry and $56,318 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Rhode Island College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Rhode Island College awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Rhode Island College?
- 348 open professional jobs are listed in Providence County, 36 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Citizens Financial Group Inc/Ri has the most openings.
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