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Rankings: Best Rhode Island Nursing Schools 2026-2027

Explore the top 25 accredited nursing schools in Rhode Island, ranked from 5 programs using the allnurses School Score — a 100-point index built from 12 federal IPEDS & College Scorecard metrics, including NCLEX pass rates, graduation rates, net cost, and post-graduation earnings.

Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources: IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

1

B Kingston, RI

A public institution, University of Rhode Island serves students in Kingston, Rhode Island. Annual in-state tuition is $16,942.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

2

B Newport, RI

Salve Regina University provides nursing education from its campus in Newport, Rhode Island. Annual in-state tuition is $50,100.

9 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD

3

B- Providence, RI

Based in Providence, Rhode Island, Rhode Island College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $56,318 within ten years.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

4

B- East Greenwich, RI

New England Institute of Technology is a smaller private nonprofit institution in East Greenwich, Rhode Island with about 1,922 students. Graduates earn a median of $48,684 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN

5

C+ Warwick, RI

With annual in-state tuition at $5,550, Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick, Rhode Island is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $42,659 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

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