Computer & Information Sciences at Rhode Island College
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Rhode Island College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rhode Island College is in Providence, RI.
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Online Class Availability at Rhode Island College
Online coursework is an option at Rhode Island College. Of 6,155 students, 170 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,012 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Rhode Island College
Rankings can help you compare Rhode Island College’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #3 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #10 of 11 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #26 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #96 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #747 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1437 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Rhode Island College
Students who complete Rhode Island College’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,235 |
| 5 years | $92,443 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Rhode Island College comes in at $25,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Rhode Island College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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