by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Providence College. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Providence College among the top schools in the country for special education, coming in at #109 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 109 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 4 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 34 |
Here is each degree level granted in special education at Providence College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Providence College awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Providence College is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Providence College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,130 a year. This is lower than $73,253, the median for all majors at Providence College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Providence College, special education students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,833, the typical median for all majors at Providence College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,040 | $62,520 |
| Fees | $1,030 | $1,030 |
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All of the 39 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from Providence College identified as women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Providence College were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Providence College with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Providence College conferred 39 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).
Graduate study is also available at Providence College. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 11 |
