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$35,330 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,884 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the <nil> to help you in your search for the best school for you. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
$55,988 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,489 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Providence College to be the best school for business students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Rhode Island.

The average tuition and fees at Providence is $55,988. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,489 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Providence does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Bryant University

Smithfield, Rhode Island
$47,782 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,185 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bryant University. It ranked #2 on our list.

Bryant does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $47,782. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,185 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bryant does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 10% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Roger Williams University

Bristol, Rhode Island
$37,355 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,640 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Roger Williams University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s list.

The average tuition and fees at RWU is $37,355. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from RWU accumulate an average of $21,640 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at RWU. In 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Roger Williams University Report

#4

Salve Regina University

Newport, Rhode Island
$44,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,604 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Salve Regina University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $44,200 to cover tuition and fees at Salve Regina. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,604 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Salve Regina. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Salve Regina University Report

#5

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
$15,332 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,038 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Rhode Island. It ranked #5 on our list.

Full-time students from Rhode Island pay an average of $15,332 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend URI. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $33,354. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,038 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at URI, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence, Rhode Island
$35,950 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,276 Avg Student Debt

Johnson & Wales University - Providence ranked #6 on this year’s list.

If you want to attend JWU Providence, expect to pay an average of $35,950 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from JWU Providence accumulate an average of $27,276 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

JWU Providence does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 28% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island
$10,702 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,041 Avg Student Debt

Rhode Island College ranked #7 on this year’s list.

In-state students pay an average of $10,702 in tuition and fees if they attend RIC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,900. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,041 in student loans.

Online courses are available at RIC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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