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Best Associate Degree Schools in Rhode Island

2023 Best Associate Degree Schools in Rhode Island

4 Schools Ranked
$30,902 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Associate Degree Schools in Rhode Island ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Rhode Island to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Associate Degree Schools in Rhode Island

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#1

Roger Williams University

Bristol, Rhode Island
55 Total Awards
$42,666 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Roger Williams University the best school in Rhode Island for students working on their associate degree. Located in Bristol, Rhode Island, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 55 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in .

The average tuition and fees at RWU is $42,666. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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#2

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island
533 Total Awards
$35,625 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New England Institute of Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Schools in Rhode Island list. Located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 533 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in .

New England Tech does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $35,625. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

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#3

Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, Rhode Island
1,769 Total Awards
$5,326 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent associate degree programs at Community College of Rhode Island helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Rhode Island. CCRI is a public institution located in Warwick, Rhode Island. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,769 associate degrees in .

Full-time students from Rhode Island pay an average of $5,326 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CCRI. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,210.

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#4

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence, Rhode Island
242 Total Awards
$39,992 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Johnson & Wales University - Providence is a great place for students working on their associate degree. JWU Providence is a private not-for-profit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school has a small population, and it awarded 242 associate degrees in .

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $39,992 to cover tuition and fees at JWU Providence. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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