Best English Schools Near Warwick, RI (2026)

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

Warwick, Rhode Island has 5 accredited schools offering english programs, with tuition ranging from $5,550 to $87,648 per year for indexed programs. Warwick has a population of about 82,871. Median household income is $87,536 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning english-related role is Technical Writers at a median $92,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest English Schools to Warwick

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer english programs near Warwick, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Warwick 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 Warwick. 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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Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, RI 2.5 miles from Warwick
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,659
Avg net price $6,513/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,550
Out‑of‑state$14,834
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

English Wages Near Warwick

Warwick 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)
Writers and Authors $70,620 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $69,371
Editors $76,180 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,833
Technical Writers $92,240 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $90,609
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $79,190 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $77,790
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $92,110 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $90,481
Public Relations Specialists $77,210 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,845
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $83,960 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $82,475
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $75,730 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,391

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.

Warwick at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 82,871 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $87,536 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.2% 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 english schools are near Warwick, RI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering english programs near Warwick. The closest is Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick, RI (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Roger Williams University (9.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying english roles near Warwick?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying english-related roles near Warwick are: Technical Writers ($92,240), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($92,110), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($83,960). 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 Cranston instead of Warwick?

Cranston, RI is 4.9 miles from Warwick and has its own set of local english programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Warwick an affordable place to study english?

Warwick’s median household income of $87,536 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warwick 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 Warwick

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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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