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Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Rhode Island

2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Rhode Island

5 Colleges
$58,436 Avg Salary
$23,994 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Rhode Island. With 911 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Rhode Island ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Rhode Island to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Rhode Island

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a .

Top Rhode Island Schools in Computer & Information Sciences

#1

Brown University

Providence, RI

Our analysis found Brown University to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Rhode Island. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Brown take out is $13,000.

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The excellent programs at New England Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Rhode Island. Located in the large suburb of East Greenwich, New England Tech is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from New England Tech carry an average student debtload of $27,227.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Community College of Rhode Island. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Rhode Island list. CCRI is a large public school located in the small city of Warwick.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from CCRI take out $12,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 5 schools in Rhode Island that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Rhode Island landed the # 4 spot on the list. URI is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Kingston.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at URI take out is $23,050. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $195.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Johnson & Wales University - Providence. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Rhode Island list. JWU Providence is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Providence.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at JWU Providence accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $363, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the New England Region

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State Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 2,634
Maine 325
Massachusetts 8,328
Connecticut 1,227
Vermont 645

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).
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