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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Rhode Island

5 Schools Ranked
$44,461 Average Earnings
$21,750 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Science Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Rhode Island to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

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Top Computer Science Schools in Rhode Island

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#1

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
$50,925 Average Earnings
$14,769 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Brown University to be the best school for computer science students in Rhode Island.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,769 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $507 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Brown graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,925 during the early year of their career.

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#2

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island
$46,207 Average Earnings
$23,471 Avg Student Debt

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

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,471 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $274 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, New England Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,207 during the early year of their career.

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#3

Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, Rhode Island
$38,557 Average Earnings
$14,617 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 5 schools in Rhode Island that were part of this year’s ranking, Community College of Rhode Island landed the # 3 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $14,617 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from CCRI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,557 during the early years of their career.

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#4

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
$44,926 Average Earnings
$22,076 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Rhode Island is a great place for computer science students.

Degree recipients from URI accumulate an average of $22,076 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $338.After graduating from URI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,926 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence, Rhode Island
$43,037 Average Earnings
$26,657 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 5 schools in Rhode Island that were part of this year’s ranking, Johnson & Wales University - Providence landed the # 5 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,657 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $376, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from JWU Providence, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,037 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 5 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%.

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