Is Providence College worth it?
Providence College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Providence, Rhode Island (midsize city). It awarded 1,178 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, finance and marketing management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$53,409
Median earnings 4 years after
$83,143
Median earnings 10 years after
$87,054
Average net price
$48,523
Completion rate
86%
Completions (2024)
1,178
Years to pay back
2.3 years
Students (undergrad)
4,229
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $64,427 | $103,021 | 179 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $58,434 | $89,629 | 137 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $73,619 | $120,118 | 103 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $39,616 | $93,757 | 74 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $53,932 | $85,119 | 71 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $53,813 | $64,017 | 60 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $49,879 | $73,165 | 54 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $43,911 | $75,637 | 52 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $37,863 | $63,746 | 51 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $69,364 | $95,590 | 43 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $73,531 | $86,228 | 39 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $49,664 | $54,927 | 36 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $69,044 | $103,245 | 29 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $40,798 | $63,736 | 27 |
| History | Bachelor's | $41,923 | N/A | 21 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 152 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 118 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 93 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 85 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 79 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 73 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 47 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 47 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 47 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Bachelor's | 38 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 20% | 2,160 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20% | 2,154 |
| Finance and Insurance | 14% | 1,558 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 11% | 1,154 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 566 |
| Information | 5% | 519 |
| Retail Trade | 4% | 441 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 406 |
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Sources: federal figures for Providence College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Rhode Island. Counts under 10 are not published.
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