by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how RIC ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #352 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 295 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 352 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,361 a year. This is less than $70,400, which is the national median of all compsci majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at RIC paid an average of $919 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $372 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,481 | $25,014 |
| Fees | $1,505 | $1,505 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from RIC in 2021-2022, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the RIC compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Rhode Island College.
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