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2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island

6 Schools Ranked
$35,514 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,884 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in Rhode Island to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island

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#1

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
$62,304 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,769 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Brown University to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Rhode Island.

Brown does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $62,304. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,769 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Brown. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
$55,988 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,489 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Providence College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island list.

If you want to attend Providence, expect to pay an average of $55,988 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Providence accumulate an average of $24,489 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Providence, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island
$32,807 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,912 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means New England Institute of Technology is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at New England Tech is $32,807. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,912 in student loans.

New England Tech does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
$15,332 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,038 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Rhode Island. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island list.

In-state students pay an average of $15,332 in tuition and fees if they attend URI full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,354. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,038 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at URI. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence, Rhode Island
$35,950 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,276 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Johnson & Wales University - Providence is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $35,950 to cover tuition and fees at JWU Providence. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from JWU Providence accumulate an average of $27,276 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since JWU Providence does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island
$10,702 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,041 Avg Student Debt

Rhode Island College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $10,702 in tuition and fees if they attend RIC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,900. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,041 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at RIC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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