Rhode Island College
Academics
How strong are the academics at Rhode Island College?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
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 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
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:
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:
The Full List
- Women's Studies 3
- Latin American Studies 0
- French Studies 0
- African-American/Black Studies 0
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35
- Biochemistry 4
- Biotechnology 0
- Business Administration and Management, General 51
- Accounting 38
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 21
- Operations Management and Supervision 14
- Management Information Systems, General 11
- Finance, General 10
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 9
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 14
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 11
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 11
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 7
- Communication and Media Studies 0
- Communication, General 0
- Journalism 0
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications 0
- Computer Science 41
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 24
- Health Teacher Education 10
- Mathematics Teacher Education 8
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 7
- Music Teacher Education 7
- Elementary Education and Teaching 6
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 6
- Art Teacher Education 5
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 4
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 3
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 3
- Social Science Teacher Education 3
- Social Studies Teacher Education 3
- Special Education and Teaching, General 0
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs 0
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs 0
- Special Education and Teaching, Other 0
- Secondary Education and Teaching 0
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0
- Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
- Technical Teacher Education 0
- Biology Teacher Education 0
- Chemistry Teacher Education 0
- French Language Teacher Education 0
- History Teacher Education 0
- Physics Teacher Education 0
- Education, Other 0
- English Language and Literature, General 13
- Creative Writing 8
- Adult Development and Aging 1
- Spanish Language and Literature 4
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
- French Language and Literature 0
- Portuguese Language and Literature 0
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 121
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 43
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 43
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 43
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 27
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 24
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 12
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician 9
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 6
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 6
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 4
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 2
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 2
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 1
- History, General 12
- Public/Applied History 0
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 50
- Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 0
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5
- Mathematics, General 3
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 13
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 13
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 13
- Data Science, General 0
- Environmental Studies 6
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 9
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
- Philosophy 0
- Chemistry, General 2
- Physics, General 2
- Chemistry, Other 1
- Environmental Chemistry 0
- Psychology, General 112
- Psychology, Other 0
- Social Work 79
- Youth Services/Administration 11
- Public Administration 6
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 0
- Political Science and Government, General 18
- Sociology, General 14
- Economics, General 8
- Anthropology, General 6
- Geography 2
- Social Sciences, General 0
- Musical Theatre 10
- Graphic Design 5
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 5
- Painting 5
- Music Performance, General 4
- Digital Arts 3
- Jewelry Arts 3
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
- Acting 2
- Photography 2
- Printmaking 2
- Music, General 2
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 1
- Sculpture 1
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 1
- Dance, General 0
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
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