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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Rhode Island

186 students earned Computer & Information Sciences degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Computer & Information Sciences is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Rhode Island

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 171
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 30.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 45.2%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Rhode Island

There are 17,120 people in the state and 5,610,640 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Rhode Island

Computer & Information Sciences grads earn an average of $92,410 in the state and $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Brown University

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

This private school has an average net price of $29,544. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

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

This private school has an average net price of $28,582. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,227 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,592 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in RI

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $96,730
Systems Software Developers 15% $101,110
Computer and Information Research Scientists 14% $116,600
Computer User Support Specialists 11% $53,480
Computer and Information Systems Managers 11% $141,670
Computer Workers 11% $79,840
Computer Network Support Specialists 10% $53,320
Database Administrators 9% $93,780
Computer Systems Analysts 9% $97,180
Computer Network Architects 9% $120,770
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5% $87,290
Graphic Designers 5% $57,050
Managers 4% $114,950
Multimedia Artists and Animators 0% $0
Computer Science Professors 0% $119,450
Computer Programmers -8% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Engineering 164
Architecture/Urban Planning 121
Physical Sciences 111
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 92
Mathematics & Statistics 48
Natural Resources & Conservation 20
Engineering Technologies 2
Agriculture 2

View all majors related to Computer & Information Sciences

View Nationwide Computer & Information Sciences Report

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