You would borrow a median $27,000 — about $307 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $87,054 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.6 years of the salary premium.
Yes — on the federal figures this is one of the fastest-paying degrees in the country.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Providence College yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $27,000 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Providence College clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $47,534 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant University Rhode Island | A | $26,849 | $90,008 | 0.5 yrs |
| Roger Williams University Rhode Island | B | $26,940 | $70,266 | 0.9 yrs |
| Brown University Rhode Island | A | $11,428 | $93,487 | 0.2 yrs |
| Rhode Island College Rhode Island | C | $20,500 | $56,318 | 1.2 yrs |
| New England Institute of Technology Rhode Island | D | $16,668 | $48,684 | 1.8 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.