According to the City 's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report , the top ten employers in the city are : The flagship campuses of five of Rhode Island 's colleges and universities are in Providence ( city proper ) : In addition , the Community College of Rhode Island ( Downcity and Liston campuses ) , Roger Williams University ( Providence campus ) and University of Rhode Island ( Providence campus ) have satellite campuses in the city .
The flagship campuses of five of Rhode Island 's colleges and universities are in Providence ( city proper ) :