by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Providence ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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Providence is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #51 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Providence College handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Providence go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,044 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting 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. 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 |
Learn more about Providence tuition and fees.
Of the 67 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Providence, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Providence are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Providence accounting 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 accounting majors at Providence College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 207 |
| Business Administration & Management | 202 |
| Marketing | 93 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 11 |
| Human Resource Management | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.