2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree 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 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Rhode Island to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island
Check out the computer and information sciences bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Rhode Island.
Most Popular Rhode Island Schools for a Bachelor's in Computer & Information Sciences
Our analysis found Brown University to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Rhode Island. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 40% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 60% are male.
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Out of the 9 schools in Rhode Island that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Rhode Island landed the # 2 spot on the list. URI is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Kingston.
About 14% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 86% are male.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Rhode Island School of Design is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. RISD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence.
Women make up 77% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Out of the 9 schools in Rhode Island that were part of this year’s ranking, New England Institute of Technology landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of East Greenwich, New England Tech is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 2% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johnson & Wales University - Providence. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island list. JWU Providence is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Providence.
Of the 41 students majoring in computer and information sciences at JWU Providence, 51% are male and 49% are female.
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Rhode Island College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island list. RIC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Providence.
Of the 39 students majoring in computer and information sciences at RIC, 74% are male and 26% are female.
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Roger Williams University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. RWU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bristol.
Of the 20 students majoring in computer and information sciences at RWU, 85% are male and 15% are female.
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Providence College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Located in the midsize city of Providence, Providence is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 10% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Johnson & Wales University - Online did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer and information sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. JWU Online is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Providence.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 2,634 |
| Maine | 325 |
| Massachusetts | 8,328 |
| Connecticut | 1,227 |
| Vermont | 645 |
Computer & Information Sciences Related Majors
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
| 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 9 schools only.
- 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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