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International Studies at Providence College

If you plan to study International Studies, take a look at what Providence College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Providence College is in Providence, RI.

During the most recent reporting year, 12 international studies degrees were granted at Providence College.

Studying Online at Providence College

Many students take online classes at Providence College. Of 4,666 students, 45 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 199 (4%) took at least some classes online.

International Studies Rankings at Providence College

These rankings give you a sense of how Providence College’s International Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for International Studies Graduates from Providence College

Students who complete Providence College’s International Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$36,425
2 years	$36,674
3 years	$48,888
4 years	$57,788
5 years	$71,548

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, International Studies graduates from Providence College report median earnings of $57,788, compared with $73,253 for all Providence College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for International Studies graduates from Providence College is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for International Studies graduates at Providence College, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, International Studies graduates at Providence College are 83% women (10) and 17% men (2).

International Studies Bachelor’s Program at Providence College

Among the 9 bachelor’s international studies degrees awarded at Providence College, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Providence College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	4

Minority students account for 44% of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Providence College, higher than the national average of 44%.*

International Studies Master’s Program at Providence College

Among the 3 master’s international studies graduates at Providence College, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Studies master’s degree recipients at Providence College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of International Studies master’s degree recipients at Providence College, lower than the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific International Studies Concentrations at Providence College

The International Studies program at Providence College breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International/Global Studies	12

Top-Paying Careers for International Studies Graduates

Those who complete International Studies program at Providence College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for International Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Political Scientists	$71,521
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.