All Providence College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Business & Finance · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Communications & Media · 3
- Engineering · 3
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $76,956 | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | $67,281 | $27,000 |
| English | $40,798 | $63,736 | $25,500 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $31,117 | $62,111 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | $41,923 | — | $27,000 |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $69,044 | $103,245 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $64,427 | $103,021 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $69,364 | $95,590 | $26,000 |
| Marketing | $58,434 | $89,629 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $53,932 | $85,119 | $27,000 |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $39,616 | $93,757 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | $50,697 | $90,503 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $49,664 | $54,927 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Administration | $49,879 | $73,165 | $27,000 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $69,195 | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Marketing → Marketing specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Providence College students earn a median $87,054 ten years after starting college, more than 78% of Rhode Island colleges we cover. 86% graduate within six years.
Providence College majors questions
How many majors does Providence College offer?
Providence College offers 47 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Providence College?
Accounting graduates from Providence College earn a median $103,245 four years after graduating, the highest of the 17 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Providence College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Special Education graduates earn the least: a median $54,927 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Providence College overview