Computer Science Schools In Rhode Island
Computer Science classes faculty can choose to work at one of 3 accredited computer science schools in Rhode Island. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in computer science in the state of Rhode Island, which encompasses computer science training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Computer Science
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science
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Professional Trends
Rhode Island Vs. National Computer Science Employment
| Rhode Island | 5,190 |
| National | 1,479,220 |
Of all of the computer science professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of Rhode Island.
Employment Growth for Computer science professionals In Rhode Island
| 5,000 | 4,140 | 4,990 | 4,940 | 1,760 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Rhode Island, computer science is a shrinking field. 3,240 less computer science professionals were working in Rhode Island in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of computer science professionals has shrunk by 65%. This decline is slower than the change in the number of computer science professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of computer science professionals has shrunk by 71% from 2006 to 2010.
Computer Science VS. All Professions salaries in Rhode Island
| $67,060 | $73,282 | $79,464 | $80,296 | $90,983 |
| $45,814 | $47,319 | $48,863 | $50,877 | $52,430 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by computer science professionals is increasing in Rhode Island. In 2006 computer science professionals made a mean salary of $67,060 per year, and in 2010 they made $90,983 per year.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in Rhode Island
10th percentile |
$56,150 |
25th percentile |
$68,507 |
50th percentile |
$85,557 |
75th percentile |
$106,340 |
90th percentile |
$127,123 |
Thus, computer science professionals' salaries grew by 26% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. There is a 126% pay differential between the highest paid computer science professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of computer science in Rhode Island.
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in Rhode Island
Computer Engineering |
$95,637 |
Computer Forensics |
$74,370 |
Computer Programming |
$68,240 |
Computer Science |
$80,014 |
Information Systems |
$98,300 |
Information Technology |
$82,128 |
In Rhode Island, computer science professionals make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Computer Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Rhode Island
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
The number of students graduating from the 3 accredited computer science schools in Rhode Island is decreasing. In 2006 there were 21 computer science graduates from computer science courses in Rhode Island and in 2010 there were 7 graduates.
There was a decrease in the number of computer science school degree or certificate graduates in Rhode Island by 67%. A majority of these graduates, or 67%, graduated with an bachelor's degree in computer science.