Best colleges for computer science in Rhode Island
Colleges that offer a bachelor’s in computer science, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for computer science in Rhode Island6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Rhode Island.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Offers a bachelor’s program in computer science, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Brown University
Providence, RI · Private nonprofitIvy LeagueHonor Roll#1 in Rhode Island
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade A · Top 9%
- 2
Providence College
Providence, RI · Private nonprofitHonor RollTop 5% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade C+
- 3
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI · Private nonprofitTop 14% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade C+
- 4
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B-
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade C+
- 5
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · PublicTop 14% for low net price
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade A · Top 8%
- 6
Johnson & Wales University-Online
Providence, RI · Private nonprofit#11 in Rhode Island
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade C+
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | $25,184 | $11,428 | $93,487 | 96% |
| Providence College | $48,523 | $27,000 | $87,054 | 86% |
| Roger Williams University | $37,999 | $26,940 | $70,266 | 69% |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $31,027 | $26,000 | $43,418 | 55% |
| Rhode Island College | $9,478 | $20,500 | $56,318 | 48% |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online | $20,252 | $26,000 | $43,418 | 0% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
This list in other states
- Alabama 11
- Arizona 8
- Arkansas 9
- California 54
- Colorado 10
- Connecticut 11
- District of Columbia 6
- Florida 19
- Georgia 12
- Hawaii 5
- Idaho 5
- Illinois 39
- Indiana 28
- Iowa 19
- Kansas 7
- Kentucky 7
- Louisiana 14
- Maine 7
- Maryland 11
- Massachusetts 33
- Michigan 20
- Minnesota 24
- Mississippi 5
- Missouri 21
- Montana 6
- Nebraska 6
- New Hampshire 4
- New Jersey 12
- New York 46
- North Carolina 24
- Ohio 40
- Oklahoma 7
- Oregon 8
- Pennsylvania 44
- Puerto Rico 13
- South Carolina 12
- Tennessee 25
- Texas 27
- Utah 8
- Vermont 8
- Virginia 18
- Washington 13
- West Virginia 7
- Wisconsin 17