by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Rhode Island to determine which ones were the best for computer information systems students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 155 degrees in computer information systems annually.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Rhode Island list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of cis degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's difficult to beat Brown University if you want to pursue a degree in computer information systems. Brown is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Providence.More information about a degree in computer information systems from Brown University
University of Rhode Island is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer information systems. URI is a large public university located in the suburb of Kingston.
Those computer information systems students who get their degree from University of Rhode Island earn $5,048 more than the typical cis graduate.
More information about a degree in computer information systems from University of Rhode IslandExplore all the Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 301 | 2,111 |
| Connecticut | 241 | 717 |
| New Hampshire | 210 | 1,648 |
| Maine | 202 | 42 |
| Vermont | 194 | 13 |
Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer & Information Sciences | 155 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 446 |
| Information Technology | 121 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 93 |
| Computer Programming | 81 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.