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390 students earned CompSci degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

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 284
Master’s Degree 95
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

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: 15.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 37.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.4%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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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
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Rhode Island College

Providence
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate.

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

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at RWU. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $36,054.

#4

Providence College

Providence
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $38,338. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,152 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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