University of Rhode Island: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Rhode Island at a glance

• 13,381

  students enrolled

• 4,510

  degrees and certificates a year

• 73%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $21,440

  average net price a year

  Tuition $14,116 in state, $33,512 out of state

• $57,446

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $69,743

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  20% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Rhode Island

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Washington County, where the college is.

• 19

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 2.2%

  unemployment in Washington County

  2026-09 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $102,478

  median household income

  Washington County

• 49%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (1 open), sales (1 open), operations (4 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: University of Rhode Island (7), Ametek Inc/ (2), Bushnell University (2), Oak View Group (2), Isaacson, Miller (1), Liberty Personnel Services (1), Riverhead Building Supply (1), TJX Companies (1).

What they hire for: Operations (4), Academic (3), Engineering (3), Research (2), Clinical (1), Finance (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Rhode Island CollegeProvidence · 5,049 students

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Common questions

How big is University of Rhode Island?

University of Rhode Island enrolls about 13,381 students and is a public 4-year institution in Kingston, Rhode Island. It awards about 4,510 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Rhode Island?

73% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Rhode Island graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $57,446 six years after entry and $69,743 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Rhode Island offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Rhode Island awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Rhode Island?

19 open professional jobs are listed in Washington County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. University of Rhode Island has the most openings.