General Computer Science at Providence College
If you plan to study General Computer Science, consider the program at Providence College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Providence College sits in Providence, RI.
During the most recent reporting year, 22 general computer science degrees were granted at Providence College.
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Online Class Availability at Providence College
Distance learning is available at Providence College. Among 4,666 students, 45 (1%) studied exclusively online and 199 (4%) took at least some classes online.
General Computer Science Rankings at Providence College
These rankings give you a sense of how Providence College’s General Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #16 of 57 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #57 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 637 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #632 of 635 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Computer Science graduates at Providence College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Computer Science graduates at Providence College are 27% women (6) and 73% men (16).
General Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Providence College
Of the 22 bachelor’s general computer science graduates at Providence College, 27% were women (6) and 73% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Providence College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 32% of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Providence College, lower than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Computer Science Graduates
Those who complete General Computer Science program at Providence College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
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.