by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Providence College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Providence College as a strong choice for history, ranked #194 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 194 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Rhode Island | 3 of 5 |
| Best History Schools in the New England Region | 25 of 58 |
Here is each degree level available for history at Providence College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 10 |
This history area of study at Providence College breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 39 |
During the most recent reporting year, Providence College awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Providence College ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 3 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 24 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 186 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Providence College report a median salary of $65,233 a year. This is lower than $73,253, the median for all majors at Providence College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Providence College, history students borrow a median amount 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 |
Find out more about Providence College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Providence College were White. About 86% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Providence College. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 10 |
