2027 Best Value History Schools in Rhode Island
[History](/majors/history/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong history education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for history students.
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2027 Best Value History Schools in Rhode Island
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in history, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value History Schools
University Of Rhode Island tops our 2027 list of the best value history schools in Rhode Island. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. Students from in state pay about $16,942 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $37,146. Typical student debt for history graduates is $21,469. Early-career history graduates make about $34,319. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Rhode Island admits about 72% of applicants.
Rhode Island College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value history schools. Rhode Island College is a large public school located in the suburb of Providence. Students from in state pay about $11,300 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,299. Typical student debt for history graduates is $24,141. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Rhode Island College generally make around $31,981. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
A rank of #3 makes Brown University one of the best values for history. Located in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,312. Students borrow a median of $13,491 to complete the history program here. History graduates of Brown University earn a median of $42,296 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in history will find it at Roger Williams University, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Bristol, Roger Williams University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,197. History graduates carry a median of $25,676 in student loans. History graduates of Roger Williams University earn a median of $48,664 early in their careers. Set against $25,676 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roger Williams University admits about 88% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Providence College one of the best values for history. Set in the city of Providence, Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $63,550. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the history program here. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Providence College generally make around $41,923. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Providence College admits about 51% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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