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The bachelor's program at Providence was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best History Schools | 99 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Providence College handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in history from Providence. This makes it the #56 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from Providence. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% 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, 93% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Providence history 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.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in History from Providence in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Providence are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% 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 master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Providence College.
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 34 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 170 |
| English Language & Literature | 37 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 11 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 10 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 10 |
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