Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Warwick, Rhode Island, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Community College of Rhode Island serves students across multiple degree programs. With 11,171 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,659 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 25.5%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $10,920, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.91x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,513 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Business, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,659
Graduation Rate
25.5%
Median Debt
$10,920
Average Net Price
$6,513
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.27x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.91x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
11,171
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
59.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,550
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,834
Pell Grant Rate
46.7%
Federal Loan Rate
11.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,213
Income $30K–$48K
$6,299
Income $48K–$75K
$6,825
Income $110K+
$8,152
Student Demographics
Women
58.8%
White
44.6%
Black
9.8%
Hispanic
23.6%
Asian
2.4%
Two or More Races
6.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
49.8%
Accreditations
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (74)
Associate (35)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $45,020 | 970 |
| Registered Nursing | $81,118 | 244 |
| Business | Not reported | 102 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $71,419 | 45 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $49,025 | 33 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $53,946 | 32 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 32 |
| Computer Programming | $65,796 | 23 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 22 |
| Fine Arts | $33,659 | 21 |
| Dental Support Services | $71,451 | 21 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 19 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 19 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | Not reported | 17 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 17 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 16 |
| Business Administration & Management | $51,457 | 14 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 10 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 10 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 9 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Finance | Not reported | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 6 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 5 |
| Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Computer Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 3 |
| Education | $36,336 | Not reported |
| Public Administration | $38,047 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 34 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 30 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $42,904 | 26 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 22 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 20 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 19 |
| Dental Support Services | $47,769 | 16 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 16 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 15 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | Not reported | 15 |
| Communications | Not reported | 14 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 7 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 6 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Operations | $39,540 | 1 |
Show 21 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | Associate | 2 |
| Applied Mathematics | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Data Analytics | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Associate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Marketing | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Marketing | Associate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Associate | 1 |
| Biomedical Engineering | Associate | 1 |
| Civil Engineering | Associate | 1 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Biotechnology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Sports & Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Machinist | Associate | 1 |
| Finance | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Hospitality Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Rhode Island
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Rhode Island
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Rhode Island
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Rhode Island
- Most Affordable Colleges in Rhode Island
- Best ROI Colleges in Rhode Island
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