by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Providence ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Providence was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Providence College handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Providence paid an average of $2,137 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 83% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Providence social sciences 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 social sciences majors at Providence College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 79 |
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| Sociology | 16 |
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