Providence College
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $73,400 within 10 years; strong 88% graduation rate.
About This School
Providence College is a private nonprofit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island with approximately 4,170 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 49% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $45,538 per year. The graduation rate is 88%, and the typical graduate earns $73,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Providence College is a private Catholic university in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1917 by the Dominican Order and the Diocese of Providence, it offers 47 undergraduate majors and 17 graduate programs.
This is a strong option for students who want a tight-knit Catholic liberal arts experience with real staying power — an 88% graduation rate and 91% freshman retention signal that students who enroll tend to stick it out and finish. The $73,400 median earnings at 10 years is solid, and $27,000 in median debt is manageable relative to that outcome. The main concern is cost: at $45,538 average net price, this isn't a budget-friendly choice, so families should run the net price calculator carefully before assuming aid will make it affordable.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,170 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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