Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, Rhode Island · Public · 11,171 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Rhode Island high-school graduate (about $40,428/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 81 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,213 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,299 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,825 |
| $75k to $110k | $6,965 |
| $110k and up | $8,152 |
| All families (average) | $6,513 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $45,020 | +$4,592 | clears the bar | $7,900 | 1.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $81,118 | +$40,690 | clears the bar | $15,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $53,946 | +$13,518 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $71,419 | +$30,991 | clears the bar | $11,611 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $49,025 | +$8,597 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,904 | +$2,476 | clears the bar | $9,657 | 3.9 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $71,451 | +$31,023 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $54,495 | +$14,067 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Programming | Associate's Degree | $65,796 | +$25,368 | clears the bar | $9,941 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $51,457 | +$11,029 | clears the bar | $9,052 | 0.8 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Associate's Degree | $33,659 | -$6,769 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,769 | +$7,341 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,540 | -$888 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Associate's Degree | $36,336 | -$4,092 | falls short | $11,000 | n/a |
| Human Services, General | Associate's Degree | $38,047 | -$2,381 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 47% of students receive Pell grants · 26% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.