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This Is The Most Popular Graduate Degree In Rhode Island: Report
A report from Olivet Nazarene University compared the most popular graduate degrees in the country and each state.
KINGSTON, RI — According to a study out of Olivet Nazarene University, the most popular graduate degree in Rhode Island is engineering. The report compared the most popular master's studies in each state and across the country.
Nationwide, the most popular graduate degree, far and away, is Business Administration. Next in line is Health Administration, followed by Public Health.
Here in Rhode Island, engineering is the most popular Master's degree. The University of Rhode Island in Kingston and Brown University in Providence both offer the degree.
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Behind engineering is Public Administration, followed by Public Health, the same as the national statistic.
The report was compiled based on the search volume of more than 150 degree programs, using Google's AdWords program, over the course of a year. The full report is available on the university's website.
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