Best colleges Rhode Island

2023 best colleges in Rhode Island

Rhode Island may by tiny, but Providence’s nightlife scene is a bustling hub for students from surrounding universities. Outside of Providence, the University of Rhode Island, the largest school in the state, is buzzing with student energy both day and night. The shining star of the state’s education system is Brown University, a prestigious ivy league school known for its “open curriculum” program which eliminates the general credit courses required by most colleges.

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#1 in Rhode Island | #105 in English nationally

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island

Economic score: 5.14

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $38,338

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 7 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $47,147

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $12,543

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 58%
Graduation rate: 87%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Rhode Island | #189 in English nationally

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island

Economic score: 6.81

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $29,544

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 8 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $40,495

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $6,084

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 6%
Graduation rate: 96%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#3 in Rhode Island | #302 in English nationally

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island

Economic score: 10.82

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $18,638

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 10.2 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $33,381

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $2,097

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 76%
Graduation rate: 71%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#4 in Rhode Island | #402 in English nationally

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island

Economic score: 24.84

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $12,144

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 19.5 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $28,826

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $7,938

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 85%
Graduation rate: 59%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in english language & lit in Rhode Island?

Years

10.4 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in english language & lit in Rhode Island is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 10.4 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in english language & lit earn in Rhode Island?

Salary

$37,205

The median bachelor's degree in english language & lit graduate earns $37,205 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in english language & lit cost in Rhode Island?

Net cost

$23,116

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in english language & lit is $23,116. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.