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Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Rhode Island

2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Rhode Island

10 Schools Ranked
$39,000 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,853 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Rhode Island to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
3,532 Total Awards
$15,880 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,957 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Rhode Island to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Rhode Island. URI is a public institution located in Kingston, Rhode Island. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,532 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Rhode Island pay an average of $15,880 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend URI. Out-of-state students pay an average of $34,362. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,957 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since URI does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Rhode Island Report

#2

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island
1,296 Total Awards
$10,966 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,353 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 10 schools in Rhode Island that were part of this year’s ranking, Rhode Island College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Providence, Rhode Island is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,296 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Rhode Island pay an average of $10,966 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend RIC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,499. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,353 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since RIC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence, Rhode Island
958 Total Awards
$38,096 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,292 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Johnson & Wales University - Providence is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 958 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

JWU Providence does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $38,096. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,292 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

Online courses are available at JWU Providence, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 24% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
1,194 Total Awards
$57,928 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,421 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Providence College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Rhode Island. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 1,194 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Providence, expect to pay an average of $57,928 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Providence accumulate an average of $24,421 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Providence does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 2% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Providence College Report

#5

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island
220 Total Awards
$33,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,305 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New England Institute of Technology. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Rhode Island list. Located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 220 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at New England Tech is $33,900. 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 New England Tech accumulate an average of $32,305 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since New England Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#6

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, Rhode Island
443 Total Awards
$57,505 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,911 Avg Student Debt

Rhode Island School of Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. RISD is located in Providence, Rhode Island and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 443 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at RISD is $57,505. 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 $25,911 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

RISD 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. In fact, around 17% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#7

Roger Williams University

Bristol, Rhode Island
889 Total Awards
$41,398 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,116 Avg Student Debt

Roger Williams University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Bristol, Rhode Island is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 889 students in 2021-2022.

RWU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $41,398. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,116 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

RWU 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Salve Regina University

Newport, Rhode Island
518 Total Awards
$46,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,803 Avg Student Debt

Salve Regina University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Rhode Island list. Located in Newport, Rhode Island, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 518 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $46,000 to cover tuition and fees at Salve Regina. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Salve Regina accumulate an average of $24,803 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

Salve Regina does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 20% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Salve Regina University Report

#9

Johnson & Wales University - Online

Providence, Rhode Island
333 Total Awards
$26,507 Avg Student Debt

Johnson & Wales University - Online did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 333 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,507 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

Since JWU Online is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#10

Bryant University

Smithfield, Rhode Island
835 Total Awards
$49,329 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,924 Avg Student Debt

Bryant University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Rhode Island list. Bryant is located in Smithfield, Rhode Island and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 835 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend Bryant, expect to pay an average of $49,329 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bryant accumulate an average of $21,924 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

Full Bryant University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

References

  • 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.

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