Best MIS Schools Near Woonsocket, RI (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Woonsocket, Rhode Island has 35 accredited schools offering management information systems programs, with tuition ranging from $5,856 to $61,000 per year for indexed programs. Woonsocket has a population of about 43,074. Median household income is $58,614 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning management information systems-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Management Information Systems Schools to Woonsocket

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer management information systems programs near Woonsocket, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Bryant University

Smithfield, RI 5.5 miles from Woonsocket BOC Score 74.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 65%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $90,008
Avg net price $41,219/yr
Tuition
In‑state$52,677
Out‑of‑state$52,677
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI 11.2 miles from Woonsocket BOC Score 60.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 61

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Management Information Systems Wages Near Woonsocket

Woonsocket 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Computer and Information Systems Manager$171,220Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$168,193
Computer Systems Analyst$128,580Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$126,306
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$101,450Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$99,656

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.

Woonsocket at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,074Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,614Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.6%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 management information systems schools are near Woonsocket, RI?

Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering management information systems programs near Woonsocket. The closest is Bryant University in Smithfield, RI (6.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Nazarene College (31.2 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying management information systems roles near Woonsocket?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying management information systems-related roles near Woonsocket are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,220), Computer Systems Analyst ($128,580), Network and Computer Systems Administrator ($101,450). 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 North Attleborough instead of Woonsocket?

North Attleborough, MA is 8.7 miles from Woonsocket and has its own set of local management information systems programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Woonsocket an affordable place to study management information systems?

Woonsocket’s median household income of $58,614 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket

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

Data verified: August 11, 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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