# Rhode Island College (RIC)

Public college in Providence, RI. IPEDS ID 217420.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rhode-island-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/rhode-island-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 92% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $9,478 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 48%; beats 0% of RI colleges and 38% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $56,318; beats 22% of RI colleges and 60% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $13,833

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,378 |
| 30-48k | $6,989 |
| 48-75k | $8,701 |
| 75-110k | $12,809 |
| 110k+ | $15,681 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.64 years on average (23% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $56,318 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,378 | $29,594 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $6,989 | $32,429 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $8,701 | $40,373 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $12,809 | $59,434 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $15,681 | $72,760 | 4.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $17,454 in-state; about $33,453 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $11,300 in-state, $27,299 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $13,719; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 450–580; SAT math: 420–540; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,988 applicants, 4,045 admitted, 813 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 92%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 81%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (69 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $60,999 | $84,238 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science | $60,361 | $83,259 | $25,000 |
| Nursing | $73,235 | $83,068 | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems | $47,857 | $76,873 | $20,725 |
| Mathematics | not reported | $72,410 | not reported |
| Finance | $34,991 | $70,470 | $23,750 |
| Accounting | $48,921 | $68,616 | $18,881 |
| Chemistry | $44,648 | $66,959 | $13,867 |
| Sociology | $36,742 | $59,643 | $21,100 |
| Biology | $39,910 | $58,779 | $26,949 |
| Business Administration | $43,047 | $58,221 | $23,044 |
| Criminal Justice | $38,163 | $58,156 | $21,625 |
| Health Administration | $49,825 | $57,195 | $26,877 |
| Marketing | $36,474 | $57,119 | $19,500 |
| Special Education | $50,060 | $56,477 | $29,851 |
| Political Science | $29,178 | $54,540 | $21,435 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $40,752 | $54,516 | $24,125 |
| Social Work | $33,561 | $53,312 | $24,100 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $44,789 | $53,057 | $29,659 |
| Psychology | $33,694 | $52,758 | $22,723 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $37,320 | $51,379 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $34,357 | $51,105 | $25,000 |
| Music | $34,549 | $51,090 | $14,133 |
| Health Sciences | $34,995 | $50,854 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | $24,526 | $50,335 | $24,523 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $38,095 | $49,069 | $27,973 |
| English | $29,389 | $48,948 | $20,252 |
| Neuroscience | $30,172 | $48,514 | $25,000 |
| History | $31,981 | $46,105 | $24,141 |
| Writing | not reported | $45,378 | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | $44,144 | $19,966 |
| Studio Art | $28,241 | $41,883 | $23,500 |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biotechnology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Gerontology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | $32,409 | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | $18,685 | not reported | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $99,880 (Providence-Warwick, RI-MA), $100,640 (RI), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $100,360 (Providence-Warwick, RI-MA), $99,640 (RI), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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