Mathematics at Providence College
Providence, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Providence College graduates in mathematics earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Providence College Compares for Mathematics
All 309 colleges reporting mathematics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University Durham, NC | $297,029 | $318,754 | #1 | $121,088 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $174,951 | $154,063 | #5 | $109,288 |
| 3 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $172,826 | $169,800 | #2 | $100,421 |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $168,580 | $155,279 | #3 | $108,255 |
| 5 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $141,171 | $154,214 | #4 | $103,812 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $134,785 | $118,290 | #9 | $83,171 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $134,455 | $127,973 | #6 | $87,251 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $134,304 | $118,269 | #10 | $55,193 |
| 9 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $127,760 | $111,951 | #13 | $88,081 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,084 | $110,150 | #16 | $76,392 |
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| 42 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $91,330 | $92,883 | #31 | $59,167 |
| 43 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $91,236 | $83,079 | #65 | $60,784 |
| 44 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $90,635 | $84,761 | #58 | $41,176 |
| 45 | Providence College Providence, RI | $90,503 | $89,136 | #43 | $50,697 |
| 46 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $89,908 | $88,334 | #46 | $55,586 |
| 47 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $89,618 | $91,115 | #38 | $45,195 |
| 48 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $89,112 | $95,601 | #30 | $59,277 |
Other Majors at Providence College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $103,245 | $69,044 | #40 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $103,021 | $64,427 | #37 of 452 |
| Economics | $95,590 | $69,364 | #80 of 368 |
| Biology | $93,757 | $39,616 | #2 of 841 |
| Marketing | $89,629 | $58,434 | #24 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $85,119 | $53,932 | #80 of 1176 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $76,956 | — | #11 of 225 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,637 | $43,911 | #60 of 565 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $73,165 | $49,879 | #55 of 275 |
| Social Work | $70,356 | — | #1 of 420 |
| Computer Science | — | $69,195 | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | $67,281 | — | #16 of 87 |
| Sociology | $64,750 | $35,983 | #38 of 462 |
| Psychology | $63,746 | $37,863 | #51 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $63,736 | $40,798 | #33 of 576 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,111 | $31,117 | #67 of 476 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $54,927 | $49,664 | #53 of 177 |
| History | — | $41,923 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Providence College mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,697 one year after graduating and $90,503 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Providence College rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Providence College ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Providence College worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.