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. We've also included details on how Providence ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Providence was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 90 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Providence College handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Providence go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,364 a year. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Providence paid an average of $2,137 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Providence. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.
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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Providence does not offer an online option for its economics 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 economics majors at Providence College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| General Social Sciences | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.