Sports coaches at Community College of Rhode Island received an average salary of $11,843 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This figure is the lowest coaching salary among post-secondary institutions in Rhode Island.
At Community College of Rhode Island, male coaches leading men’s teams earned an average of $12,490, whereas female coaches of women’s teams earned $11,357.
The college employed seven sports coaches during that year.
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Providence College | $325,523 |
| The University of Rhode Island | $214,502 |
| Brown University | $146,371 |
| Bryant University | $85,238 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $56,299 |
| Salve Regina University | $48,891 |
| Rhode Island College | $28,767 |
| Roger Williams University | $26,264 |
| Community College of Rhode Island | $11,843 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
