by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Providence College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Providence College highly for economics, placing at #111 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 111 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Rhode Island | 2 of 4 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 23 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at Providence College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Providence College conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Providence College holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 2 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 21 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Providence College earn a median of $90,036 a year. This is above $73,253, the median for all majors at Providence College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Providence College, economics students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,833, the typical median for all majors at Providence College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 71% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Providence College were White. Roughly 76% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Providence College granted 5 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
