City Rankings
Best Colleges in Providence, Rhode Island
Top colleges in Providence ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 6
Avg grad earnings: $65,306
Top Colleges in Providence
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University #76 national | $93,487 |
| 2 | Providence College #117 national | $87,054 |
| 3 | Rhode Island School of Design #131 national | $68,140 |
| 4 | Rhode Island College #763 national | $56,318 |
| 5 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence #1655 national | $43,418 |
| 6 | Johnson & Wales University-Online #2423 national | $43,418 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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