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 | #6 in Computer Science nationally

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island

Economic score: 0.37

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: Under a year

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: $184,762

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

EarningsPlus: + $98,639

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.

#2 in Rhode Island | #263 in Computer Science nationally

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island

Economic score: 5.36

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: 2.3 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: $52,235

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

EarningsPlus: - $69,995

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.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in computer science in Rhode Island?

Years

1.4 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in computer science in Rhode Island is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 1.4 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in computer science earn in Rhode Island?

Salary

$128,998

The median bachelor's degree in computer science graduate earns $128,998 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in computer science cost in Rhode Island?

Net cost

$27,633

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in computer science is $27,633. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.