Best Data Science Schools Near East Providence, RI (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

East Providence, Rhode Island has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $11,300 to $87,648 per year for indexed programs. East Providence has a population of about 46,970. Median household income is $79,660 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $142,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to East Providence

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data science programs near East Providence, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from East Providence city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from East Providence. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Brown University

Providence, RI 2.8 miles from East Providence
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
84.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 5%
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $93,487
Avg net price $25,184/yr
Tuition
In‑state$71,412
Out‑of‑state$71,412
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 101

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI 6.1 miles from East Providence
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,318
Avg net price $9,478/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,300
Out‑of‑state$27,299
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Rhode Island schools on the Rhode Island data science page.

Data Science Wages Near East Providence

East Providence is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $102,440 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $100,629
Statisticians $94,490 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $92,819
Operations Research Analysts $77,900 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $76,523
Software Developers $130,690 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $128,379
Actuaries $108,010 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $106,100
Database Architects $142,070 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $139,558
Computer Systems Analysts $128,580 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $126,306
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $83,960 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $82,475

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

East Providence at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 46,970 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $79,660 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.8 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near East Providence, RI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near East Providence. The closest is Brown University in Providence, RI (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Worcester Polytechnic Institute (39.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data science roles near East Providence?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near East Providence are: Database Architects ($142,070), Software Developers ($130,690), Computer Systems Analysts ($128,580). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Providence instead of East Providence?

Providence, RI is 3.4 miles from East Providence and has its own set of local data science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is East Providence an affordable place to study data science?

East Providence’s median household income of $79,660 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Providence while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in East Providence

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for East Providence:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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