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 psychology.
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Providence was ranked #140 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology 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 #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 139 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 140 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Providence College handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Providence go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,863 a year. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Providence is $922 per month.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to 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, 67% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Providence does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program 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 psychology majors at Providence College.
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