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Cheapest Teacher Education and Professional Development Colleges in Rhode Island

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Rhode Island College delivers the state's most affordable Teacher Education program at just $10,988 net cost, while Providence College charges over four times more at $45,538. This dramatic cost spread reflects Rhode Island's mixed educational market, where public institutions serve future teachers who will fill critical roles in the state's growing healthcare education sector and K-12 schools facing teacher shortages.
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Programs
$10,988 – $45,538
Net Price Range
$36,103
Avg. Program Earnings
69.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,988 $10,986 46.2% 87.5%
2 $19,899 $16,408 71.0% 76.4%
3 $35,682 $47,930 74.9% 69.5%
4 $38,123 $42,666 66.6% 91.0%
5 $45,538 $60,848 87.9% 52.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost difference between Rhode Island's teacher preparation programs?

Public institutions like Rhode Island College cost around $11,000 annually while private colleges reach $45,000 or more. The 87% acceptance rate at Rhode Island College makes quality teacher preparation accessible, while Providence College's 53% acceptance rate creates selectivity that drives up costs.

How do graduation rates compare across Rhode Island's teacher education programs?

Providence College leads with an 88% graduation rate, followed by Salve Regina at 75% and URI at 71%. Rhode Island College has a 46% graduation rate but compensates with the lowest debt burden at $26,000 and highest post-graduation earnings at $39,969.

Does the RI Promise scholarship help reduce teacher education costs?

The RI Promise covers two years of community college tuition, allowing students to complete prerequisites affordably before transferring. This pathway particularly benefits those planning to finish at Rhode Island College or URI, keeping total program costs under $25,000.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.