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Computer Science in Rhode Island

Computer Science Schools in Rhode Island

471 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Computer Science is the 9th most popular major out of a total 450 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Rhode Island

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 326
Master’s Degree 129
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 23.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 27.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.9%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Rhode Island

8,770 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer science.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a computer science 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 computer science 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 who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,157. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it.

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#2

Rhode Island College

Providence
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at RIC.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#4

Providence College

Providence
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. 66% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Providence.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,152 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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Computer Science Careers in RI

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Computer and Information Systems Managers 11% $141,670
Computer Workers 11% $79,840
Computer Network Support Specialists 10% $53,320
Computer Programmers -8% $0

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