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Providence Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools in Providence, Rhode Island

There are at least 6 colleges in the Providence area that have graduate programs. This includes graduate schools in cities surrounding Providence (Smithfield). The specific degree types offered by each school are included below. Popular graduate degrees include Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).

For more graduate school options, we have also compiled a list of all Graduate Schools in Rhode Island.

Graduate Schools in Providence with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Brown University
Prospect St
Providence, Rhode Island 02912

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: medicine, computer and info science, history, engineering, economics, physics, public health, public policy analysis.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 8,167 students, 7,506 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,643 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 650-760. Math: 670-780. Writing: 660-770.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Bryant University
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917-1284

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, computer and info science, taxation, accounting, business, finance, information science, operations management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,733 students, 3,560 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,972 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-600. Math: 550-630. Writing: 520-600.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Johnson & Wales University Providence
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, Rhode Island 02903-3703

  • Programs: business and related services, education courses, hospitality administration, educational administration, human resources management, finance, business teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 10,105 students, 10,041 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,653 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Providence College
River Ave and Eaton St
Providence, Rhode Island 02918-0001

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, special ed, elementary/middle school admin, history, school counseling, secondary teaching, reading teaching, math teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 5,297 students, 4,710 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,127 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-630. Math: 540-640. Writing: 550-660.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence, Rhode Island 02908

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: counseling psychology, social work, reading teaching, special education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, school psychology, special ed.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 9,042 students, 7,066 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,196 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-530. Math: 420-530. Writing: 430-530.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Rhode Island School of Design
2 College St
Providence, Rhode Island 02903

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: architecture, interior architecture, art education, landscape architecture, graphic design, industrial design, multimedia, painting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,337 students, 2,515 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,400 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-660. Math: 570-680. Writing: 550-670.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

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