by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Providence College ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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Providence College is a solid choice among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #67 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Providence College awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Providence College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,130 a year. This is lower than $73,253, the median for all majors at Providence College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Providence College, special education students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,833, the typical median for all majors at Providence College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,040 | $62,520 |
| Fees | $1,030 | $1,030 |
Learn more about Providence College tuition and fees.
All of the 39 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from Providence College identified as women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Providence College were White. Approximately 77% of graduates 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 special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Every one of the 11 students who graduated with a master’s degree in special education from Providence College identified as women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Providence College are White. Approximately 82% of graduates 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 special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at Providence College.
The special education program at Providence College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 50 |
Providence College conferred 50 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).