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2026 Best Secondary Education Schools in Rhode Island

2 Colleges in the United States
50 Secondary Education Degrees Awarded
$48,785 Avg Early-Career Salary

Secondary Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for secondary education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Secondary Education in Rhode Island

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the secondary education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Secondary Education

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Our analysis ranked University Of Rhode Island the best school in the country for a degree in secondary education. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public university. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 30 secondary education degrees were awarded at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from University Of Rhode Island earn around $44,363 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Rhode Island graduates carry a median of $24,026 in student loans. Get the full secondary education details for University Of Rhode Island

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Providence College crest
Providence College
Providence, RI

Providence College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in secondary education, landing the #2 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Providence. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 secondary education degrees were awarded at Providence College in the most recent year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from Providence College earn around $53,208 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,833. See the full secondary education program report for Providence College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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