History at Providence College
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at Providence College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Providence College is located in Providence, RI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Providence College
Many students take online classes at Providence College. Of 4,666 students, 45 (1%) studied exclusively online and 199 (4%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Providence College
Rankings can help you compare Providence College’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #17 of 58 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #57 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #611 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Providence College
Those who finish Providence College’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,583 |
| 2 years | $41,026 |
| 3 years | $53,893 |
| 4 years | $65,233 |
| 5 years | $71,039 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Providence College report median earnings of $65,233, compared with $73,253 for all Providence College graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Providence College stands at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Providence College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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