by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Community College of Rhode Island ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
Community College of Rhode Island awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 3,846 undergraduate (3,846 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Community College of Rhode Island.
The following majors at Community College of Rhode Island have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $58,718 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $52,145 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $47,796 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $42,790 |
| Computer Programming. | $41,310 |
The majors at Community College of Rhode Island are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,923 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
952 | $23,713 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
232 | $58,718 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. |
54 | $52,145 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
51 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. · Histologic Technician. · Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician. |
39 | $37,413 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. · Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
30 | $47,796 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. |
19 | $42,790 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. · Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. |
14 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. · Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. · Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. |
10 | NA |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. ↳ Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 84 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
32 | $34,859 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. · Accounting and Related Services, Other. |
24 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
9 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
8 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. · General Office Occupations and Clerical Services. |
6 | $26,613 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Financial Planning and Services. |
6 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
26 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Cinematography and Film/Video Production. |
11 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. |
8 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. · Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. |
5 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
30 | $29,972 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
11 | NA |
| Homeland Security. ↳ Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming, Specific Applications. · Computer Programming, Other. |
26 | $41,310 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer Support Specialist. · System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager. · Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. |
11 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 5 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. · Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. |
26 | NA |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer Engineering Technology/Technician. · Computer Hardware Technology/Technician. |
13 | NA |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 10 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Engineering-Related Fields. ↳ Engineering-Related Fields, Other. |
3 | NA |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Energy Systems Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. · Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter. |
27 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | 11 | NA |
| Computer Engineering. ↳ Computer Engineering, General. |
4 | NA |
| Civil Engineering. ↳ Civil Engineering, General. |
3 | NA |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. ↳ Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. |
2 | NA |
| Chemical Engineering. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations. ↳ Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare. |
18 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 11 | NA |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology. | 7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Communication, General. · Communication and Media Studies, Other. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Chemical Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics. ↳ Applied Mathematics, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Physical Fitness Technician. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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