# Providence College: Accounting (bachelor's)

Providence, RI. IPEDS 217402, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/providence-college/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,044
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $103,245 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in RI: 1 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the RI median for this major (7 colleges, $86,076): +$17,169
- Versus the U.S. median: +$28,872

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.02 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $103,245 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,152 | $113,171 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $21,835 | $87,777 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $25,296 | $101,690 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $33,169 | $133,339 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $56,699 | $227,930 | 3.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Accounting at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence College | $103,245 | $27,000 | $48,523 | 86% |
| Roger Williams University | $98,701 | $26,873 | $37,999 | 69% |
| Bryant University | $97,515 | $27,000 | $41,219 | 80% |
| University of Rhode Island | $86,076 | $23,801 | $21,440 | 73% |
| Salve Regina University | $76,599 | $27,000 | $36,967 | 77% |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $73,476 | $27,000 | $31,027 | 55% |
| Rhode Island College | $68,616 | $18,881 | $9,478 | 48% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $95,020 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $95,820 RI, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $167,570 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $166,940 RI, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $100,290 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $100,550 RI, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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