Top MSN programs in Rhode Island

Registered Nursing master’s graduates in Rhode Island earn a weighted average salary of $111,085 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 25% nationally.

Our registered nursing graduate rankings cover 2 of the 3 programs available in Rhode Island, accounting for 89% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to registered nursing. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Rhode Island | #24 in Nursing nationally

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island

Economic score 0.24

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $115,106

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $30,750

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Rhode Island | #187 in Nursing nationally

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island

Economic score 0.42

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $104,192

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $41,301

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in registered nursing in Rhode Island?

Years

Under 6 months

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in registered nursing is covered by average graduate earnings in under 6 months.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in registered nursing earn in Rhode Island?

Salary

$111,085

The median master's degree in registered nursing graduate earns $111,085 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in registered nursing cost in Rhode Island?

Net cost

$16,894

The average annual cost of a master's degree in registered nursing is $16,894. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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