Providence College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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4,229
students enrolled
1,332
degrees and certificates a year
86%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$48,523
average net price a year
Tuition $59,830
$69,326
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$87,054
median earnings, 10 years after entry
26% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 45% | 604 |
| Education | 12% | 153 |
| Biological sciences | 11% | 145 |
| Social sciences | 9% | 119 |
| Psychology | 7% | 89 |
AI and data programs
Providence College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Providence College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Providence County, where the college is.
348
open professional jobs
36
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
5%
ask for AI skills
18 jobs
4.2%
unemployment in Providence County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$78,204
median household income
Providence County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.8% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, biological sciences, which lead to finance (45 open), sales (33 open), operations (56 open), marketing (20 open), human resources (19 open), strategy (2 open).
Hiring most: Citizens Financial Group Inc/Ri (16), CVS HEALTH (15), Women and Infants Hospital (12), Gilbane (11), United Natural Foods (UNFI) (10), Amazon (7), Brightstar Lottery (7), PPL (7).
What they hire for: Operations (56), Finance (45), Engineering (44), Sales (33), Data & Analytics (23), Clinical (22). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: Providence/Cranston Workforce Development Board, Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board.
- Providence American Job CenterProvidence · 401-680-5101 · M - Th 8:00am – 3:30pm; F - 10:00am-3:30pm
- Woonsocket American Job CenterWoonsocket · 401-235-1201 · M - Th 8:00am – 3:30pm; F - 10:00am-3:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Providence College?
- Providence College enrolls about 4,229 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Providence, Rhode Island. It awards about 1,332 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Providence College?
- 86% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Providence College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $69,326 six years after entry and $87,054 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Providence College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Providence College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Providence College?
- 348 open professional jobs are listed in Providence County, 36 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Citizens Financial Group Inc/Ri has the most openings.
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