Business & Commerce at Community College of Rhode Island
If you are interested in studying Business & Commerce, take a look at what Community College of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Community College of Rhode Island is located in Warwick, RI.
During the most recent reporting year, 84 business & commerce degrees were awarded at Community College of Rhode Island.
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Online & Distance Learning at Community College of Rhode Island
Many students take online classes at Community College of Rhode Island. Among 12,275 students, 2,352 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,958 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Community College of Rhode Island
Use these rankings to compare Community College of Rhode Island’s Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #12 of 28 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #86 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Community College of Rhode Island
Graduates of Community College of Rhode Island’s Business & Commerce program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $33,565 |
| 3 years | $43,887 |
| 4 years | $51,015 |
| 5 years | $55,331 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Business & Commerce graduates from Community College of Rhode Island report median earnings of $51,015, compared with $42,368 for all Community College of Rhode Island graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Business & Commerce graduates at Community College of Rhode Island, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Business & Commerce graduates at Community College of Rhode Island are 48% women (40) and 52% men (44).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Community College of Rhode Island
Of the 84 associate’s business & commerce degrees awarded at Community College of Rhode Island, 48% were women (40) and 52% were men (44).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Community College of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 52 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Community College of Rhode Island, below the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Community College of Rhode Island
The Business & Commerce program at Community College of Rhode Island breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 84 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish Business & Commerce program at Community College of Rhode Island go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.