Office of Graduate Studies

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What We Do

We support our students, mostly working professionals, as they manage career, family, and graduate school. We offer one of the most affordable master’s degrees in the Northeast, creating pathways to new professional options and career advancement.

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The path to professional opportunities and career advancement begins at Rhode Island College.

All We Offer

Our nationally recognized graduate programs include:

  • Master’s degrees in: healthcare, counseling, social work, business, management, teaching, community leadership, and arts and sciences
  • doctoral programs in education and nursing
  • Certificates of graduate study. 
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Advanced Degree Commencement Ceremony 2024

On May 9, 2024 all of Rhode Island College will celebrate the tremendous accomplishments of our advanced degree graduates.

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 5:30 pm 
The Murray Center
Rhode Island College Campus

Learn more about the ceremony

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Graduate Programs Areas of Study

Geared toward adult learners and working professionals, we offer one of the most affordable master’s degrees in the Northeast, putting career advancement within reach and creating pathways to Ph.D.s and M.D.s.

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Bachelor's to Master's Programs

An additional year may earn you an additional degree. Rhode Island College offers four programs
to accelerate your qualifications:

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