Education at Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI · Associate's Degree
Community College of Rhode Island graduates in education earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Community College of Rhode Island Compares for Education
All 31 colleges reporting education 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 | Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA | $56,662 | $51,559 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $54,493 | $47,824 | #5 | — |
| 3 | University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC | $51,137 | $44,809 | #13 | — |
| 4 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $49,267 | $52,870 | #1 | — |
| 5 | Middlesex College Edison, NJ | $48,532 | $42,596 | #20 | $16,846 |
| 6 | Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland, MD | $46,605 | $40,901 | #23 | — |
| 7 | Pima Community College Tucson, AZ | $46,020 | $47,286 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | $45,867 | $40,257 | #24 | $19,157 |
| 9 | Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN | $45,014 | $49,173 | #3 | — |
| 10 | Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN | $44,787 | $48,925 | #4 | — |
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| 26 | Roane State Community College Harriman, TN | $39,183 | $42,803 | #19 | — |
| 27 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $38,873 | $43,645 | #17 | — |
| 28 | Century College White Bear Lake, MN | $38,344 | $36,627 | #26 | — |
| 29 | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick, RI | $36,336 | $35,787 | #27 | $25,867 |
| 30 | East Central College Union, MO | $32,917 | $35,294 | #28 | — |
| 31 | Stark State College North Canton, OH | $31,527 | $33,644 | #31 | — |
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 |
| Computer Programming | $65,796 | $33,781 | #18 of 54 |
| 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 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $33,659 | $18,544 | #12 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Community College of Rhode Island education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,867 one year after graduating and $36,336 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Community College of Rhode Island rank for education?
Among 31 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Community College of Rhode Island ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Community College of Rhode Island worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for education ($41,787), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.