Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how RIC compares to other colleges that offer computer & information sciences.
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RIC ranks competitively among schools offering computer & information sciences. Specifically, it ranked #1,437 out of 1,619 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Rhode Island.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rhode Island College conferred 39 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RIC, computer & information sciences students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,277 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 72% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC were White. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Rhode Island College.
The computer & information sciences program at RIC breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 39 |