Finance at Providence College
If you plan to study Finance, take a look at what Providence College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Providence College is in Providence, RI.
During the most recent reporting year, 164 finance degrees were granted at Providence College.
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Studying Online at Providence College
Many students take online classes at Providence College. Among 4,666 students, 45 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 199 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Providence College
Rankings can help you compare Providence College’s Finance program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 42 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #113 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #526 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Finance graduates at Providence College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at Providence College are 24% women (39) and 76% men (125).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Providence College
Of the 164 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at Providence College, 24% were women (39) and 76% were men (125).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Providence College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 144 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 10% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Providence College, below the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at Providence College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Finance graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
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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