Providence is located in Providence county and has a population of 173,618.
For Rhode Island residents, the average tuition for all Providence engineering schools for the 2009 - 2010 school year was $26,860.00. For non-residents, the average tuition for Providence engineering schools was $28,676.00.
Books and supplies for engineering schools in Providence cost an average of $1,473.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at engineering schools in Providence was $10,110.00. The average cost for students living at home was $2,200.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. There are three engineering colleges in Providence for students to choose from. In the 2008 - 2009 school year, reportedly 161 students completed engineering programs in Providence.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineers | $73,400.00 | 50 |
| Civil Engineers | $83,830.00 | 620 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $90,560.00 | 180 |
| Electrical Engineers | $87,150.00 | 490 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $107,420.00 | 1,140 |
| Environmental Engineers | $79,260.00 | 230 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $82,720.00 | Not available |
| Industrial Engineers | $79,740.00 | 630 |
| Materials Engineers | $66,620.00 | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $85,110.00 | Not available |