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52.8%Acceptance
$60,848Tuition
4,170Students
88%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$87,054Earnings
#3 in Rhode IslandPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate (4-year)
86.7%
Graduation Rate (6-year)
87.9%
Retention Rate
91.2%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
$87,054
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Loan Repayment Rate
78.8%
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo

Earnings by Major

Top programs ranked by median earnings

Earnings and debt by program
Program Level Median Earnings Median Debt
Educational Administration and Supervision. Master $74,576
Computer Science. Bachelor $68,219
Business Administration, Management and Operations. Master $65,198 $20,500
Economics. Bachelor $64,791 $26,000
Accounting and Related Services. Bachelor $62,260 $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services. Bachelor $55,964 $27,000
Mathematics. Bachelor $53,810 $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations. Bachelor $51,722 $27,000
Marketing. Bachelor $49,899 $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Master $47,118
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Bachelor $45,383
Health and Medical Administrative Services. Bachelor $44,943 $27,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services. Master $44,921 $27,985
Political Science and Government. Bachelor $44,649 $27,000
Special Education and Teaching. Bachelor $44,170 $27,000

Outcomes Overview

Providence College graduates earn a median salary of $87,054 ten years after graduation, placing them well above the national average for college graduates. The typical graduate carries $27,000 in debt with monthly payments of $286, representing just 3.9% of their median income. This debt-to-income ratio ranks among the strongest in New England. The 96.5% employment rate reflects the college's strong alumni network, particularly in finance, education, and healthcare sectors throughout the Northeast. Providence's Dominican emphasis on ethics and service attracts recruiters from nonprofit organizations and Catholic institutions nationwide. The combination of manageable debt and solid earning potential delivers a strong return on investment for most graduates.