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Engineering in Rhode Island

Engineering Schools in Rhode Island

In 2022-2023, 763 students earned their Engineering degrees in RI.

As a degree choice, Engineering is the 10th 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
Bachelor’s Degree 466
Master’s Degree 226
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 55
Associate Degree 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

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: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 55.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Rhode Island

11,470 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Rhode Island

Engineering grads earn an average of $97,610 in the state and $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,694. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 98% of students get financical aid.

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Brown University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. An average student at RWU will pay a net price of $39,683. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at JWU Providence. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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Providence College

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $41,767. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 66% of the teachers are full time.

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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
Electrical Engineers 16% $105,400
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $142,120
Materials Engineers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 858
Mathematics & Statistics 303
Architecture/Urban Planning 282
Physical Sciences 216
Natural Resources & Conservation 185
Engineering Technologies 171
Agriculture 141
Military Technologies & Sciences 13

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