by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Providence College ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Providence College ranks competitively among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #98 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Providence College conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Providence College earn a median of $90,036 a year. This is above $73,253, the median for all majors at Providence College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Providence College, economics students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,833, the typical median for all majors at Providence College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,040 | $62,520 |
| Fees | $1,030 | $1,030 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 71% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Providence College were White. Roughly 76% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Providence College.
The economics program at Providence College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 |
Providence College awarded 5 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).