U.S. median for this major: $79,489.
College Scorecard field of study; 52 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 27% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,907.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $80,466. College Scorecard.
Providence College Economics: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Economics nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Providence College's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $28,152 | $113,171 | 2.0 years |
| $30–48k | $21,835 | $87,777 | 1.6 years |
| $48–75k | $25,296 | $101,690 | 1.8 years |
| $75–110k | $33,169 | $133,339 | 2.4 years |
| $110k+ | $56,699 | $227,930 | 4.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.0 years, the average time graduates took (86% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Economics graduates 4 years after graduating ($95,590) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $55,710 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Economics at Rhode Island colleges
Every Rhode Island college we cover that reports Economics graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University | $124,508 | $13,000 | $25,184 | 96% |
| 2 | Providence College | $95,590 | $26,000 | $48,523 | 86% |
| 3 | University of Rhode Island | $77,225 | $23,375 | $21,440 | 73% |
| 4 | Salve Regina University | $66,226 | — | $36,967 | 77% |
3 more Rhode Island colleges offer Economics but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Economics graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Data Scientists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +34.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Providence College, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Providence College
- Acceptance rate: 51% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 86% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $87,054
- Full cost breakdown · all 47 majors · overview
Related majors at Providence College
- Marketing$89,629
- Business Administration$85,119
- Accounting$103,245
- Finance$103,021
- Human Resources—
Providence College Economics questions
How much do Providence College Economics graduates earn?
Economics graduates of Providence College earn a median $95,590 four years after graduating and $69,364 one year after. The U.S. median for Economics graduates across 368 colleges is $79,489.
How much debt do Providence College Economics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Economics graduates of Providence College is $26,000, about 27% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,907.
Is Providence College a good school for Economics in Rhode Island?
On pay, Economics graduates of Providence College earn $95,590 four years out, $9,182 above the median for the same major across 4 Rhode Island colleges ($86,408) and $16,101 above the U.S. median ($79,489). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Providence College rank for Economics in Rhode Island?
Of 4 Rhode Island colleges reporting Economics graduate earnings, Providence College ranks 2nd. The highest is Brown University at $124,508.
What jobs do Economics graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $92,110 in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area and $72,040 nationally. Others include market research analysts and marketing specialists and data scientists.
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