Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Find Schools Near

<nil> <nil>

$44,461 Average Earnings
$21,750 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Business Schools in Rhode Island

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
$46,437 Average Earnings
$24,489 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Providence College to be the best school for business students in Rhode Island.

Degree recipients from Providence accumulate an average of $24,489 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $680, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Providence graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,437 during the early year of their career.

Read full report on Providence College

#2

Bryant University

Smithfield, Rhode Island
$62,466 Average Earnings
$22,185 Avg Student Debt

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

Degree recipients from Bryant accumulate an average of $22,185 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $757. During the early years of their career, Bryant graduates make an average of $62,466 annually.

Read More…

#3

Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, Rhode Island
$38,557 Average Earnings
$14,617 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Community College of Rhode Island. It ranked #3 on our list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,617 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, CCRI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,557 during the early year of their career.

Read full report on Community College of Rhode Island

#4

Roger Williams University

Bristol, Rhode Island
$45,082 Average Earnings
$21,485 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 #4 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $21,485 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $571.After graduating from RWU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,082 during the early years of their career.

Read More…

#5

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
$44,926 Average Earnings
$22,076 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at University of Rhode Island helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Rhode Island.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,076 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $338, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, URI graduates make an average of $44,926 annually.

Read full report on University of Rhode Island

#6

Salve Regina University

Newport, Rhode Island
$46,084 Average Earnings
$22,717 Avg Student Debt

Salve Regina University ranked #6 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from Salve Regina accumulate an average of $22,717 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $465. Once they receive their degree, Salve Regina graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,084 during the early year of their career.

Full Salve Regina University Report

#7

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence, Rhode Island
$43,037 Average Earnings
$26,657 Avg Student Debt

Johnson & Wales University - Providence landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,657 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $376.After graduating from JWU Providence, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,037 during the early years of their career.

Full Johnson & Wales University - Providence Report

#8

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island
$42,201 Average Earnings
$23,963 Avg Student Debt

Rhode Island College landed the #8 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from RIC accumulate an average of $23,963 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, RIC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,201 during the early year of their career.

Read full report on Rhode Island College

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 8 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs.

Visit School

Find Business Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited business colleges across the U.S.