by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Providence ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Providence came in at #33. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Providence College handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Providence go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,900 a year. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Providence, accounting students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,168 for all accounting majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Providence College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Providence. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Providence College with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 222 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 215 |
| Marketing | 114 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 11 |
| Human Resource Management | 6 |
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