Best Spanish Schools Near Providence, RI (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Providence, Rhode Island has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs, with tuition ranging from $16,942 to $87,648 per year for indexed programs. Providence has a population of about 190,214. Median household income is $66,772 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning spanish-related role is Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $97,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Spanish Schools to Providence

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer spanish programs near Providence, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Providence city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Providence. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Brown University

Providence, RI 0.8 miles from Providence
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
84.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 5%
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $93,487
Avg net price $25,184/yr
Tuition
In‑state$71,412
Out‑of‑state$71,412
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 101

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Providence College

Providence, RI 1.7 miles from Providence
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,054
Avg net price $48,523/yr
Tuition
In‑state$63,550
Out‑of‑state$63,550
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Rhode Island schools on the Rhode Island spanish page.

Spanish Wages Near Providence

Providence is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Interpreters and Translators $69,430 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $68,202
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $97,210 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,491
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $92,110 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $90,481
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $89,450 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $87,868
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $57,910 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $56,886
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $75,730 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,391
Writers and Authors $70,620 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $69,371
Human Resources Specialists $76,930 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,570

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Providence at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 190,214 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,772 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.8 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited spanish schools are near Providence, RI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs near Providence. The closest is Brown University in Providence, RI (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Rhode Island (24.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying spanish roles near Providence?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying spanish-related roles near Providence are: Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($97,210), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($92,110), Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($89,450). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in East Providence instead of Providence?

East Providence, RI is 3.4 miles from Providence and has its own set of local spanish programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Providence an affordable place to study spanish?

Providence’s median household income of $66,772 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Providence while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Providence

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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