by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how RIC ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #310 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,235 a year. This is less than $63,247, which is the national median of all compsci majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIC, compsci students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,625 for all compsci majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Rhode Island College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in compsci from RIC. About 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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