History
Bachelor's degree · Providence College · Providence, RI
$41,923Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,893Median earnings 3 years after
$71,039Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
28Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Providence College earn a median of $41,923 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $27,000, about 64% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Rhode Island schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Providence | $42,296 | $13,491 |
| University of Rhode Island Kingston | $34,319 | $20,500 |
| Rhode Island College Providence | $31,981 | $21,650 |
Other programs at Providence College
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$73,619 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$73,531 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$69,364 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$69,195 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$69,044 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$64,427 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$58,434 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$57,343 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$53,932 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$53,813 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$50,697 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
$49,879 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$49,664 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$43,911 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$40,798 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$39,616 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,863 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$35,983 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$31,117 - International/Globalization StudiesBachelor's degree
$48,888
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Providence College make?
The median salary is $41,923 one year after graduation and $71,039 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.