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Computer & Information Sciences in Rhode Island

Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Rhode Island

In 2022-2023, 1,010 students earned their Computer & Information Sciences degrees in RI.

As a degree choice, Computer & Information Sciences is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Rhode Island

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 659
Master’s Degree 208
Associate Degree 82
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 30
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a computer & information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer & information sciences majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 39.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.3%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Rhode Island

There are 17,120 people in the state and 5,610,640 people in the nation working in computer & information sciences jobs.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a computer & information sciences grad in the state is $92,410, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Rhode Island that offer computer & information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
359 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,157. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Brown.

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151 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending URI will pay a net price of $19,694. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

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143 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,088. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
2,227 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. An average student at JWU Providence will pay a net price of $31,608.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,460.

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#7

Rhode Island College

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

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at RIC.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

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#9

Providence College

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

This private school has an average net price of $41,767. 66% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Providence.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,152 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,242. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 92% of students get financical aid.

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Computer & Information Sciences Careers in RI

Some of the careers computer & information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Computer Workers 11% $79,840
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5% $87,290
Computer Programmers -8% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer & information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Communications Technology/Support 60

View all majors related to Computer & Information Sciences

View Nationwide Computer & Information Sciences Report

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