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Bryant University

Smithfield, RI bryant.edu 3,236 students

Bryant University's campus is located on 428 acres in suburban Smithfield, Rhode Island. The university is known for its strong business programs, and students often pursue internships and experiential learning opportunities. A distinctive feature is the campus's replica of the Massachusetts Bay Colony courthouse, a symbol of the university's focus on law and governance. The school's location provides a balance of a traditional campus environment with access to nearby cities.

Programs
11
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$57,560
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$51,169
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Bryant University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 11% of students receive Pell Grants; 51% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $38,485, roughly 25% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $33,555 $134,220
$30K – $48K $36,310 $145,240
$48K – $75K $38,987 $155,948
$75K – $110K $41,023 $164,092
$110K+ $42,552 $170,208
Sticker price (no aid) $51,169 $204,676
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Bryant University

11 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
71
$64,665/yr Very High 3.5x
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →
71
$61,993/yr Very High 3.7x
International Business Compare across schools →
67
$65,237/yr Very High 3.7x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
66
$65,045/yr High 3.1x
Applied Mathematics Compare across schools →
61
$64,954/yr Very High 3.6x
Management Science
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools →
60
$60,162/yr Very High 1.9x
Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →
58
$62,176/yr High 2.9x
Marketing Compare across schools →
56
$50,727/yr Very High 3.0x
Economics Compare across schools →
52
$52,020/yr Very High 1.5x
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools →
52
$41,112/yr Very High 3.3x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
41
$45,071/yr High 2.4x

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