Computer Programming at Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI · Associate's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Community College of Rhode Island graduates in computer programming earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Community College of Rhode Island Compares for Computer Programming
All 54 colleges reporting computer programming earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $87,708 | $83,780 | #5 | $55,069 |
| 2 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH | $86,910 | $92,746 | #1 | $55,996 |
| 3 | Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA | $86,187 | $90,658 | #2 | $63,559 |
| 4 | Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL | $79,878 | $85,020 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $79,023 | $84,729 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI | $77,481 | $80,623 | #7 | $54,652 |
| 7 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $77,267 | $80,400 | #8 | — |
| 8 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $76,683 | $81,619 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $73,172 | $78,456 | #9 | $46,804 |
| 10 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA | $71,717 | $65,964 | #20 | — |
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| 15 | Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI | $68,046 | $71,747 | #13 | — |
| 16 | Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI | $67,224 | $69,950 | #14 | — |
| 17 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $66,293 | $69,898 | #15 | — |
| 18 | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick, RI | $65,796 | $64,802 | #22 | $33,781 |
| 19 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $64,773 | $65,855 | #21 | — |
| 20 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $64,120 | $67,607 | #19 | — |
| 21 | Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MO | $64,032 | $68,656 | #17 | $43,573 |
Other Majors at Community College of Rhode Island by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,118 | $66,988 | #411 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $71,451 | $58,860 | #72 of 237 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $71,419 | $58,304 | #162 of 560 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | $54,495 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $53,946 | $37,087 | #73 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,457 | $36,468 | #203 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,025 | $30,219 | #168 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,020 | $27,952 | #350 of 947 |
| Human Services | $38,047 | — | #53 of 65 |
| Education | $36,336 | $25,867 | #29 of 31 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $33,659 | $18,544 | #12 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Community College of Rhode Island computer programming graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,781 one year after graduating and $65,796 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Community College of Rhode Island rank for computer programming?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for computer programming graduates, Community College of Rhode Island ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer programming at Community College of Rhode Island worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for computer programming ($58,070), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,941.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.