Education at Providence College
Providence is located in Providence, Rhode Island and approximately 4,821 students attend the school each year. Of the 1,173 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Providence College in 2021, 53 of them were education majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Education section at the bottom of this page.
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Providence Education Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Education (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Master’s Degree in Education
Providence Education Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the education progam at Providence compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The education major at Providence is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| 40 | |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 106 |
| Most Popular Education Basic Certificate Schools | 274 |
| Most Popular Education Schools | 511 |
| Most Focused Education Schools | 589 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 702 |
| Most Focused Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 718 |
In 2021, 108 students received their master’s degree in education from Providence. This makes it the #397 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
Education Student Demographics at Providence
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Providence College.
Providence Education Bachelor’s Program
About 91% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in education at Providence are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Providence College with a bachelor's in education.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 48 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Providence Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a education master's degree from Providence, 75% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Providence College with a master's in education.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 81 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Providence also has a doctoral program available in education. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Education
Education majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Providence College. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 63 |
| Special Education | 43 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 24 |
| Student Counseling | 22 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 9 |
Related Majors
- Communication & Journalism
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- History
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
Careers That Education Grads May Go Into
A degree in education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for RI, the home state for Providence College.
| Occupation | Jobs in RI | Average Salary in RI |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Assistants | 5,140 | $32,840 |
| High School Teachers | 4,410 | $71,440 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 3,520 | $71,990 |
| Middle School Teachers | 1,660 | $72,180 |
| Preschool Teachers | 1,120 | $32,400 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By John Phelan under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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