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Mental & Social Health Services at Rhode Island College
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, consider the program at Rhode Island College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rhode Island College sits in Providence, RI.
Studying Online at Rhode Island College
Distance learning is available at Rhode Island College. Among 6,155 students, 170 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,012 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Rhode Island College
These rankings give you a sense of how Rhode Island College’s Mental & Social Health Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #7 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #28 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #176 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #298 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Rhode Island College
Students who complete Rhode Island College’s Mental & Social Health Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,682 |
| 2 years | $27,295 |
| 3 years | $26,352 |
| 4 years | $34,496 |
| 5 years | $42,668 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Rhode Island College take home a median $34,496, compared with $57,002 for all Rhode Island College graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Rhode Island College comes in at $27,000.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Rhode Island College
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Rhode Island College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 12 |
| Mental Health Counseling | 34 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 17 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Rhode Island College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Mental & Social Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians | $52,472 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $51,090 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.