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General Computer Science Schools in Rhode Island

179 Computer and Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Computer Science major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Rhode Island

Computer and Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 165
Master’s Degree 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Associate Degree 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 57.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.7%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Rhode Island

7,600 people in the state and 2,052,290 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Rhode Island

In this state, computer and information sciences grads earn an average of $99,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,610.

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There are 4 colleges in Rhode Island that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,638. In their early career, URI grads earn an average salary of $51,827.

#2

Brown University

Providence
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,544. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,333 a year. A typical student attending CCRI will pay a net price of $6,898.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $36,054.

General Computer Science Careers in RI

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 14% $116,600
Computer and Information Systems Managers 11% $141,670
Computer Workers 11% $79,840
Database Administrators 9% $93,780
Computer Systems Analysts 9% $97,180
Computer Network Architects 9% $120,770
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5% $87,290
Computer Science Professors 0% $119,450

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