Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
BS
Total Programs
183
Online Programs
1
Salary after Completing
$24,000 - $63,300
Offered Degrees at RIC
Rhode Island College is categorized by Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Rhode Island College offers 183 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 117 | 1 |
| Master's | 39 | 0 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 1 | 0 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 1 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 4 | 0 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 18 | 0 |
| Post-Master's Certificate | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 183 | 1 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
RIC Bachelor's Programs
Rhode Island College offers Bachelor's degree with 117 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Environmental Studies | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Latin American Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| French Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| African-American/Black Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 26 | |
| Communication | ✕ | - | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 6 | $28,200 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | - | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 39 | |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 39 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 94 | |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | ✕ | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Art Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Social Science Teacher Education | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Technical Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| French Language Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| History Teacher Education | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Physics Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Education (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | ✕ | 2 | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Portuguese Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Adult Development and Aging | ✕ | - | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | $27,300 |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 1 | $34,400 |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | - | - |
| Biotechnology | ✕ | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Data Science, General | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Environmental Chemistry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Chemistry (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 4 | $31,700 |
| Psychology (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 43 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 43 | - |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy | ✕ | - | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✔ | 121 | |
| Public Administration | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Social Work | ✕ | 56 | $29,900 |
| Youth Services/Administration | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other) | ✔ | 46 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Geography | ✕ | - | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 3 | $35,000 |
| Sociology | ✕ | 6 | $31,300 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 55 | |
| Digital Arts | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Dance | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 2 | $24,200 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Acting | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Musical Theatre | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Photography | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Painting | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Sculpture | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Printmaking | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Music Theory and Composition | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 174 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | - | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | 1 | $37,200 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 11 | $26,300 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | ✕ | - | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 134 | $63,300 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 55 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 2 | $39,200 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 1 | $43,700 |
| Finance | ✕ | 21 | $47,000 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Management Information Systems | ✕ | 1 | $46,100 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 22 | $33,600 |
| History [+] | ✕ | 13 | - |
| History | ✕ | 13 | $26,300 |
| Public/Applied History | ✕ | - | - |
RIC Master's Programs
Rhode Island College offers Master's degree with 39 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Master's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 88 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching (other) | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Health Teacher Education | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Education (other) | ✕ | 15 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Counseling Psychology | ✕ | 16 | - |
| School Psychology | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 113 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 104 | $48,100 |
| Youth Services/Administration | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 69 | |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | ✕ | 30 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | - | - |
| Nurse Anesthetist | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 6 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 1 | - |
| History | ✕ | 1 | - |
RIC Doctorate (Research) Programs
Rhode Island College offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Research) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Education | ✕ | - | - |
RIC Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Rhode Island College offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Practical) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Nursing Administration | ✕ | 5 | - |
RIC Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Rhode Island College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 4 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Gerontology | ✕ | - | - |
| International/Global Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 34 | |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | ✕ | 34 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Public/Applied History | ✕ | 1 | - |
RIC Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Rhode Island College offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 18 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation | ✕ | - | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | ✕ | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ✕ | - | - |
| Education (other) | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 9 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 28 | |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | ✕ | - | - |
| Nursing Administration | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Financial Planning and Services | ✕ | - | - |
RIC Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Rhode Island College offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 3 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Master's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Education (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| School Psychology | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | ✕ | - | - |
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