by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Providence ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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Providence was ranked #50 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for special ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Providence College handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Providence. This makes it the #507 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Providence go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,664 a year. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Providence was $2,137 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,830 | $59,830 |
| Fees | $1,018 | $1,018 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,150 | $17,150 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,492 | $1,492 |
Learn more about Providence tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from Providence. About 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in 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 ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Providence special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Providence Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Providence College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 58 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 38 |
| Student Counseling | 24 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.