Registered Nurse Programs in Rhode Island: 7 Colleges and Schools
7 Rhode Island schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 834 students: 3 public, 4 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Rhode Island · CIP 51.3801
7 schools in Rhode Island graduated 834 RNs in 2024, out of 2,125 schools nationally. By type: 3 public, 4 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: bachelor's (6), associate (2), certificate (1), master's (1).
The largest program is University of Rhode Island in Kingston with 261 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 7 Rhode Island schools
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Largest programs in Rhode Island
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Rhode Island | Kingston | 261 |
| 2 | Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick | 232 |
| 3 | Rhode Island College | Providence | 134 |
| 4 | New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich | 118 |
| 5 | Salve Regina University | Newport | 89 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Rhode Island by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence · 3 schools | ||||
| Rhode Island College | Public | bachelor's, master's | 134 | Website ↗ |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Providence College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| East Greenwich · 1 school | ||||
| New England Institute of Technology | Private nonprofit | associate, bachelor's | 118 | Website ↗ |
| Kingston · 1 school | ||||
| University of Rhode Island | Public | bachelor's, certificate | 261 | Website ↗ |
| Newport · 1 school | ||||
| Salve Regina University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 89 | Website ↗ |
| Warwick · 1 school | ||||
| Community College of Rhode Island | Public | associate | 232 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 7 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 7 | 834 | this page |
| Massachusetts | 45 | 4,555 | Programs in Massachusetts → |
| Connecticut | 15 | 2,383 | Programs in Connecticut → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about RN programs in Rhode Island
- How many RN programs are in Rhode Island?
- 7 colleges and schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 834 students.
- Which Rhode Island program is the largest?
- University of Rhode Island in Kingston, with 261 graduates in 2024, followed by Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick (232).
- Are Rhode Island programs mostly public?
- 3 public, 4 private nonprofit of the 7 schools.
- What does an RN earn in Rhode Island?
- Typical RN pay in Rhode Island is $100,640 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $97,550 nationally.