by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Providence College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Providence College among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #115 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 115 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Rhode Island | 2 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 22 of 75 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Providence College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 132 |
The social sciences field at Providence College includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 51 |
| Economics | 41 |
| Social Sciences, General | 21 |
| Sociology | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, Providence College awarded 132 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Providence College ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Providence College earn a median of $71,399 a year. This is below $73,253, the median for all majors at Providence College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Providence College, social sciences students accumulate a median of $26,667 in student loans. This is lower than $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 |
Learn more about Providence College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 51% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Providence College are White. Roughly 73% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
