Highest-earning colleges in Rhode Island
Colleges ranked by reported median earnings five years after completion. Price and modeled ROI do not affect the order.
11eligible collegesYear 5earnings period
LOWERMEDIAN EARNINGS · YEAR 5 AFTER COMPLETIONHIGHER
1Bryant UniversitySmithfield, RI · Private nonprofit
$88,644Observed median earnings
2Brown UniversityProvidence, RI · Private nonprofit
$84,446Observed median earnings
3Providence CollegeProvidence, RI · Private nonprofit
$79,344Observed median earnings
4Salve Regina UniversityNewport, RI · Private nonprofit
$69,695Observed median earnings
5Roger Williams UniversityBristol, RI · Private nonprofit
$68,058Observed median earnings
6University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI · Public
$67,282Observed median earnings
7New England Institute of TechnologyEast Greenwich, RI · Private nonprofit
$59,222Observed median earnings
8Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RI · Private nonprofit
$58,302Observed median earnings
9Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, RI · Public
$57,191Observed median earnings
10Johnson & Wales University-OnlineProvidence, RI · Private nonprofit
$44,296Observed median earnings
11Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence, RI · Private nonprofit
$44,296Observed median earnings
The ranking includes currently operating colleges in Rhode Island with reported bachelor’s-level programs, at least 500 students and available year-5 earnings. It does not adjust for program mix, geography, student background or cost.
Highest-earning colleges by state
Every state page uses the same year-5 federal earnings measure and national eligibility screen.
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