New England Institute of Technology vs Rhode Island School of Design
A side-by-side look at cost, graduate earnings, debt and return on investment. The better figure in each row is highlighted.
| New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI | Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI | |
|---|---|---|
| ROI verdict | Break-even | Poor return |
| 10-year ROI | +20% | -30% |
| 10-year net gain | $30,014 | $-63,567 |
| Median earnings (5 yr) | $63,202 | $59,830 |
| Median earnings (1 yr) | $50,342 | $19,151 |
| Average net price | $36,483 | $50,507 |
| Median debt | $16,668 | $27,000 |
| Break-even | 8.4 yrs | 14.3 yrs |
| Graduation rate | 60% | 89% |
| Admission rate | 67% | 19% |
New England Institute of Technology
Break-even
+$30,014 over 10 years
The payoff is roughly break-even — the degree recovers its cost, but slowly.
Rhode Island School of Design
Poor return
$-63,567 over 10 years
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.