Newport, Rhode Island has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $15,208 to $31,750 per year for indexed programs. Newport has a population of about 25,029. Median household income is $83,562 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Practitioner at a median $135,520 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Newport
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Newport, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newport city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Newport.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
67%
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,684
Avg net price
$36,483/yr
TuitionIn‑state$37,275
Out‑of‑state$37,275
Key stats- Retention rate: 59%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,659
Avg net price
$6,513/yr
TuitionIn‑state$5,550
Out‑of‑state$14,834
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$31,914
Avg net price
$27,578/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Rhode Island schools on the Rhode Island nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Newport
Newport is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Registered Nurse | $99,880 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $98,114 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,990 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $77,593 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | N/A | RI statewide | – |
| Nurse Midwife | $135,180 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $132,790 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $135,520 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $133,124 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,330 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $45,511 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Newport at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 25,029 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $83,562 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 55.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Newport County | 1,189 workers, 46 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Newport-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Warwick, RI – 16.7 mi away (81,579 pop)
- Fall River, MA – 19.7 mi away (88,930 pop)
- Cranston, RI – 21.5 mi away (81,034 pop)
- East Providence, RI – 22.6 mi away (47,337 pop)
- New Bedford, MA – 23.5 mi away (149,390 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Newport, RI?
Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Newport are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Newport?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Newport are: Nurse Practitioner ($135,520), Nurse Midwife ($135,180), Registered Nurse ($99,880). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Warwick instead of Newport?
Warwick, RI is 16.7 miles from Newport and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Newport an affordable place to study nursing?
Newport’s median household income of $83,562 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newport while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: July 23, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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