Rhode Island College
Academics
How strong are the academics at Rhode Island College?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
27%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Rhode Island has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
152
10-19
240
20-29
314
30-39
158
40-49
10
Honors Programs
Rhode Island College has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Rhode Island's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Rhode Island College:
73%
First-year retention rate
27%
4-year grad rate
58%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Rhode Island College's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Accounting
Social Work
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
32
52.4
72.8
93.2
113.6
134
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- African-American/Black Studies 2
- Women's Studies 0
- African-American/Black Studies 0
- French Studies 0
- Latin American Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 21
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
- Biochemistry 0
- Biotechnology 0
Business
- Accounting 62
- Business Administration and Management, General 36
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 22
- Finance, General 21
- Management Information Systems, General 21
- Operations Management and Supervision 7
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 6
- Business Administration and Management, General 2
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1
- Accounting 1
- Management Information Systems, General 1
Communication
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 14
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 4
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 4
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications 2
- Journalism 0
- Communication, General 0
- Communication and Media Studies 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 39
Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 27
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 18
- Elementary Education and Teaching 11
- Art Teacher Education 9
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 7
- History Teacher Education 6
- Health Teacher Education 6
- Music Teacher Education 5
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 3
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 3
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3
- Mathematics Teacher Education 3
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 3
- Social Science Teacher Education 2
- Social Studies Teacher Education 1
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
- Health Teacher Education 1
- Art Teacher Education 1
- Physics Teacher Education 0
- French Language Teacher Education 0
- Chemistry Teacher Education 0
- Biology Teacher Education 0
- Technical Teacher Education 0
- Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
- Secondary Education and Teaching 0
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
- Special Education and Teaching, Other 0
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs 0
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs 0
- Education, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- Creative Writing 18
- English Language and Literature, General 11
- English Language and Literature, General 2
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Adult Development and Aging 0
Foreign Languages
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 6
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
- Spanish Language and Literature 0
- French Language and Literature 0
- Portuguese Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 134
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 49
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 49
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 49
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 22
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 14
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 11
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician 9
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 9
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 7
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 6
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 4
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 1
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 1
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 1
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 1
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 0
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 0
History
- History, General 13
- Public/Applied History 0
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 43
- Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 6
- Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 8
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 8
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 8
- Data Science, General 4
- Data Science, General 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 5
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 10
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
- Environmental Chemistry 2
- Chemistry, General 2
- Physics, General 1
- Chemistry, Other 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 93
- Psychology, General 4
- Psychology, Other 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 56
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 46
- Youth Services/Administration 14
- Public Administration 5
- Public Administration 3
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 21
- Anthropology, General 7
- Sociology, General 7
- Sociology, General 6
- Political Science and Government, General 3
- Economics, General 2
- Economics, General 1
- Geography 0
- Social Sciences, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
- Graphic Design 11
- Musical Theatre 6
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 4
- Painting 4
- Acting 4
- Printmaking 3
- Dance, General 3
- Music, General 3
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
- Digital Arts 3
- Jewelry Arts 2
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 2
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 2
- Sculpture 2
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 2
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
- Music History, Literature, and Theory 1
- Dance, General 1
- Music Performance, General 1
- Music Theory and Composition 1
- Painting 1
- Photography 1
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
- Music Performance, General 0
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