Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Tuition fees are 59,830 USD per year.

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics is the core program of the Department of Economics, preparing students for professions and graduate work. It emphasizes understanding economics within its social science context and being well-rounded with liberal arts roots. Students learn business analysis, economic forecasting, and probability theory while developing writing, reading, listening, and creative thinking skills.

Focus areas include health economics, international finance.

Graduates are prepared for entry into professions or for graduate work, with alumni employed at firms such as AIG and Deloitte, and attending graduate schools including Boston College and Duke University.

For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 49% of applicants.

Since 1917, Providence College has brought Catholic and Dominican traditions into higher education. Its community is built around seeking truth, exploring the relationship between faith and reason, and pursuing these values in a diverse and inclusive setting. Students can choose from undergraduate programs that combine broad study with focused preparation in areas such as nursing, secondary education, social work, health sciences, and data science.

Academic work crosses disciplines in several programs. Biochemistry combines chemistry and biology, while neuroscience draws on multiple approaches and perspectives. Classical studies includes archaeology, art, history, and culture, and Middle East Studies considers cultural, political, economic, and religious contexts. Music students can explore education, liturgical music, musical theatre, theatre, or music technology and production. Communication, psychology, sociology, anthropology, writing, theology, and public and community service studies add further options across the humanities and social sciences. Some programs include practical elements: nursing combines theoretical and clinical coursework, Spanish for the Health Professions includes an internship that can be conducted locally, and theatre includes production experience and performance opportunities. International students should expect a college environment where Catholic intellectual traditions and liberal arts learning shape the academic experience, with study options ranging from established majors to individualized programs.