Community College of Rhode Island
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Rhode Island residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 11,171 students.
About This School
Community College of Rhode Island is a public institution located in Warwick, Rhode Island with approximately 11,171 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,513 per year. The graduation rate is 26%, and the typical graduate earns $34,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is a public community college in Rhode Island. It is the only community college in the state and the largest community college in New England. The college's primary facility is located in Warwick, with additional college buildings throughout the state.
The numbers tell a reassuring story on cost — at just $5,240/year after aid and a median debt of only $5,567 at graduation, this is one of the most affordable paths to a credential in New England. Worth considering if you're looking to complete general education requirements before transferring to a four-year school, or if you need a flexible, low-cost option close to home. The one honest concern: median earnings of $34,300 a decade out suggest that for students stopping at an associate degree, income growth may be limited — so having a clear plan for transfer or career advancement matters here.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Community College of Rhode Island graduates earn most above the national rate in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services ($53,946 vs $42,269 nationally).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 970 | $45,020 | $44,125 | +$895 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 244 | $81,118 | $80,813 | +$305 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 45 | $71,419 | $65,389 | +$6,030 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 33 | $49,025 | $46,706 | +$2,319 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 32 | $53,946 | $42,269 | +$11,677 |
| Computer Programming | 23 | $65,796 | $58,070 | +$7,726 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 21 | $71,451 | $61,982 | +$9,469 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 21 | $33,659 | $31,650 | +$2,009 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 14 | $51,457 | $48,733 | +$2,724 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,171 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Community College of Rhode Island cost?
The average net price at Community College of Rhode Island is about $6,513 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Community College of Rhode Island?
Community College of Rhode Island has a graduation rate of 26%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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