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Engineering Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 667 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 487
Master’s Degree 123
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Associate Degree 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 60.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.7%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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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
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at URI. 98% of students get financical aid.

#2

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. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Brown. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at JWU Providence will pay a net price of $28,582. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,333 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Providence College

Providence
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Providence.

Engineering Careers in RI

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 33% $0
Software Applications Developers 28% $96,730
Electrical Engineers 16% $105,400
Industrial Engineers 15% $97,020
Systems Software Developers 15% $101,110
Cost Estimators 12% $67,190
Computer Hardware Engineers 11% $100,060
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $124,430
Civil Engineers 11% $83,420
Mechanical Engineers 11% $88,320
Electronics Engineers 10% $124,990
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $142,120
Environmental Engineers 10% $88,140
Computer Network Architects 9% $120,770
Engineers 8% $92,090
Engineering Professors 5% $119,950
Industrial Production Managers 5% $117,160
Health and Safety Engineers 0% $67,760
Materials Engineers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Computer & Information Sciences 911
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 858
Mathematics & Statistics 303
Architecture/Urban Planning 282
Physical Sciences 216
Natural Resources & Conservation 185
Engineering Technologies 171
Agriculture 141

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