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Computer Engineering at University of Rhode Island

If you plan to study Computer Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Rhode Island is in Kingston, RI.

During the most recent reporting year, 22 computer engineering degrees were awarded at University of Rhode Island.

Online Class Availability at University of Rhode Island

Many students take online classes at University of Rhode Island. Among 17,210 students, 818 (5%) studied exclusively online and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at University of Rhode Island

Rankings can help you compare University of Rhode Island’s Computer Engineering program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from University of Rhode Island

Graduates of University of Rhode Island’s Computer Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$68,976
2 years	$71,473
3 years	$86,408
4 years	$93,398

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Engineering graduates from University of Rhode Island take home a median $93,398, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Engineering graduates from University of Rhode Island stands at $26,613.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Computer Engineering graduates at University of Rhode Island, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at University of Rhode Island are 5% women (1) and 95% men (21).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Of the 21 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at University of Rhode Island, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (20).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, higher than the national average of 45%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Engineering Concentrations at University of Rhode Island

The Computer Engineering program at University of Rhode Island offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	21
Other Computer Engineering	1

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at University of Rhode Island work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	$117,478
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Software Developers	$76,447
Computer Hardware Engineers	$63,909
Computer Network Architects	$63,411

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.