Education at Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, RI · Public · Associate Degree · Education, General

enrolling 11,455 students in Warwick, RI.

Program Analysis

At $25,867/yr, Education graduates from Community College of Rhode Island land near the $25,360 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 25.4x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Education career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

The median debt load of $11,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Education is offered at just 9 schools in our analysis. Community College of Rhode Island's #6 ranking should be read in that context.

34 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
30
Low End
34
Score
37
High End
Earnings $25,867/yr (2% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (51% shielded)
Job Market Small (5,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$271K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
25.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$10,652
Out-of-state: $28,420
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Education graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090 +2.1% 51%
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72,090
+2.1% growth 51% AI-proof

Education Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Education careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering education.

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Other Majors at Community College of Rhode Island

How Does a Bachelor's Degree Compare?

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Community College of Rhode Island's Education program score?
This program scores 34/100 — on the lower end for Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
What's the AI risk for Education graduates from Community College of Rhode Island?
The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — Community College of Rhode Island graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →