Best Online MBA Programs in East Providence, RI (2026)

East Providence, Rhode Island has 5 accredited schools offering mba 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 mba-related role is Financial Manager at a median $167,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to East Providence

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mba 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.

#1

Brown University

Providence, RI 3.1 miles from East Providence BOC Score 84.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 22

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Providence, RI 3.8 miles from East Providence BOC Score 33.7
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,418
Avg net price $31,027/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,419
Out‑of‑state$42,419
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Johnson & Wales University-Online

Providence, RI 3.8 miles from East Providence BOC Score 28.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,418
Avg net price $20,252/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Providence College

Providence, RI 4.8 miles from East Providence BOC Score 75.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,054
Avg net price $48,523/yr
Tuition
In‑state$63,550
Out‑of‑state$63,550
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI 6.0 miles from East Providence 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

#6

Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI 12.2 miles from East Providence BOC Score 58.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,266
Avg net price $37,999/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,418
Out‑of‑state$44,418
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bryant University

Smithfield, RI 12.3 miles from East Providence 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

#8

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, RI 12.4 miles from East Providence BOC Score 62.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 67%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,684
Avg net price $36,483/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,275
Out‑of‑state$37,275
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


MBA 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$110,360Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$108,409
Financial Manager$167,570Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$164,607
Marketing ManagerN/ARI statewide
Management Analyst$100,360Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$98,585

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

MetricValueSource
Population46,970Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$79,660Census 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 mba schools are near East Providence, RI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near East Providence. The closest is Brown University in Providence, RI (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rhode Island College (6.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles near East Providence?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles near East Providence are: Financial Manager ($167,570), General and Operations Manager ($110,360), Management Analyst ($100,360). 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 mba 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 mba?

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: July 30, 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.