Computer Engineering at University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island's computer engineering graduates start at $80,029—ahead of both the national median ($78,952) and well above Rhode Island's state median of $71,042. That 60th percentile ranking among Rhode Island programs matters for in-state families paying substantially lower tuition. Earnings climb to $93,398 by year four, showing a solid 17% growth trajectory. The debt load of $26,613 translates to a manageable 0.33 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe just four months of their first-year salary.

The numbers look reasonable, though the small sample size (under 30 graduates tracked) means individual outcomes could vary more than these medians suggest. URI's 77% admission rate and modest SAT scores indicate this isn't a highly selective program, yet outcomes remain competitive with national standards. For Rhode Island residents especially, this program delivers a straightforward value proposition: solid starting pay, reasonable debt, and earnings that continue growing into the mid-90s.

For families choosing between URI and the state's other computer engineering options, these earnings comfortably exceed the competition. While the small cohort means you can't bank on these exact figures, the fundamentals—low debt relative to earnings, above-average starting salaries, steady growth—point to a program that prepares students effectively for the job market without burying them in loans.