If you are interested in pursuing physics, you may want to consider attending one of the 3 physics schools in Providence, Rhode Island. Providence has a general population of 173,618 and an overall student population of 36,049. Approximately 22,734 of Providence's students are enrolled in schools that offer physics programs.
Of the 3 physics schools in Providence, the largest physics school, by student population, is Brown University. In 2010, Brown University graduated approximately 43 students from its physics program.
A reported 58 students graduated with credentials in physics in Providence in 2010. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $38,625 per year in tuition if you are eligible for instate tuition. Out of state tuition for all Providence physics schools was an average of $41,652 per year in 2009.
In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $1,055 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a physics program in Providence. And if you live on campus at one of the Providence-based physics schools, you will have an added expense of $10,152 per year, on average, for room and board. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $9,608.
Rhode Island College
Address:
600 Mount Pleasant Ave, Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Brown University
Address:
One Prospect Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02912
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Providence College
Address:
1 Cunningham Square, Providence, Rhode Island 02918-0001
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree