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Engineering in Rhode Island

Engineering Schools in Rhode Island

In 2022-2023, 207 students earned their Engineering degrees in RI.

As a degree choice, Engineering is the 36th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Rhode Island

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 103
Bachelor’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 27.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 50.7%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 1,240 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 367,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Rhode Island

Engineering grads earn an average of $137,620 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Rhode Island that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Brown University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it.

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#2

Roger Williams University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $39,683. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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Engineering Careers in RI

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $142,120
Engineering Professors 5% $119,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Mechanical Engineering 140
Biomedical Engineering 76
Civil Engineering 74
Electrical Engineering 63
Computer Engineering 48
Chemical Engineering 46
Ocean Engineering 37
Industrial Engineering 24

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