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Computer Science Schools in Rhode Island

In <nil>, 446 students earned their CompSci degrees in RI.

In terms of popularity, Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Rhode Island

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 332
Master’s Degree 102
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 32.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.3%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Rhode Island

There are 8,770 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $103,930, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
319 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
10,696 Total Students

An average student at Brown will pay a net price of $26,308. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

#2

Rhode Island College

Providence
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,331 Total Students

A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $10,986. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,529 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at RWU. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 38% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Providence College

Providence
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,671 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,611.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,117 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, JWU Providence grads earn an average salary of $36,348.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,349 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 83% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,348 after earning their degree at this institution.

Computer Science Careers in RI

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $96,730
Systems Software Developers 15% $101,110
Computer and Information Research Scientists 14% $116,600
Computer and Information Systems Managers 11% $141,670
Computer Workers 11% $79,840
Computer Network Support Specialists 10% $53,320
Computer Science Professors 0% $119,450
Computer Programmers -8% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Computer Information Systems 176
Computer Software Applications 117
Information Technology 87
Computer Programming 79
Computer Systems Networking 54
Other Computer Sciences 8

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