All RIC majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 13
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Health & Medicine · 10
- Science & Math · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Arts & Design · 7
- Education · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $29,389 | $48,948 | $20,252 |
| History | $31,981 | $46,105 | $24,141 |
| Writing | — | $45,378 | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | $44,144 | $19,966 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $60,999 | $84,238 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $73,235 | $83,068 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | $49,825 | $57,195 | $26,877 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $37,320 | $51,379 | $27,000 |
| Health Sciences | $34,995 | $50,854 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $72,410 | — |
| Chemistry | $44,648 | $66,959 | $13,867 |
| Biology | $39,910 | $58,779 | $26,949 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $40,752 | $54,516 | $24,125 |
| Neuroscience | $30,172 | $48,514 | $25,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $47,857 | $76,873 | $20,725 |
| Finance | $34,991 | $70,470 | $23,750 |
| Accounting | $48,921 | $68,616 | $18,881 |
| Business Administration | $43,047 | $58,221 | $23,044 |
| Marketing | $36,474 | $57,119 | $19,500 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $34,549 | $51,090 | $14,133 |
| Theatre | $24,526 | $50,335 | $24,523 |
| Studio Art | $28,241 | $41,883 | $23,500 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | $18,685 | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $50,060 | $56,477 | $29,851 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $44,789 | $53,057 | $29,659 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $38,095 | $49,069 | $27,973 |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $34,357 | $51,105 | $25,000 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $60,361 | $83,259 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former RIC students earn a median $56,318 ten years after starting college, more than 22% of Rhode Island colleges we cover. 48% graduate within six years.
RIC majors questions
How many majors does RIC offer?
Rhode Island College offers 69 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at RIC?
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) graduates from Rhode Island College earn a median $84,238 four years after graduating, the highest of the 32 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which RIC majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $41,883 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Rhode Island College overview