Computer Programming at Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI · Public · Associate Degree
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
56
Strong Growth
52
Base Case
41
Conservative
Earnings
$33,781/yr (-19% vs median)
AI-Proof
Exposed (22% shielded)
Job Market
Very Large (162,300 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Computer Programming graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $387K | $303K | $189K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 36.4x | 28.5x | 17.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 13.6x | 10.7x | 6.7x |
| Viable Career Paths | 7 of 7 | 7 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 56 | 52 | 41 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition (In-State)
$10,652
Out-of-state: $28,420
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,941
3.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Career Paths
Where Computer Programming graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 162,300 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software developers | $133,080 | 115,200 | +15.8% | 13% |
| Software quality assurance analysts and testers | $102,610 | 14,000 | +10.0% | 12% |
| Computer programmers | $98,670 | 5,500 | -6.0% | 5% |
| Web and digital interface designers | $98,090 | 9,100 | +7.0% | 33% |
| Computer science teachers, postsecondary | $96,690 | 3,500 | +5.3% | 49% |
| Web developers | $90,930 | 5,400 | +7.5% | 7% |
| Computer network support specialists | $73,340 | 9,600 | +1.8% | 37% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Computer Programming at Community College of Rhode Island?
This program scores 52/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 41 (conservative) to 56 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Computer Programming?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Computer Programming graduates retain 7 of 7 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $189,287 (conservative) to $387,260 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Computer Programming graduates?
The career paths mapped to Computer Programming have roughly 162,300 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a very large job market.
Is Computer Programming at Community College of Rhode Island worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 28.5x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 17.8x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections.
"Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI.
Last updated 2026.