Speech Communication at Rhode Island College
If you plan to study Speech Communication, you may want to check out the program at Rhode Island College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rhode Island College is in Providence, RI.
During the most recent reporting year, 6 speech communication degrees were granted at Rhode Island College.
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Online Class Availability at Rhode Island College
Many students take online classes at Rhode Island College. Of 6,155 students, 170 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,012 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Speech Communication graduates at Rhode Island College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Speech Communication graduates at Rhode Island College are 33% women (2) and 67% men (4).
Speech Communication Bachelor’s Program at Rhode Island College
Of the 6 bachelor’s speech communication degrees awarded at Rhode Island College, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Speech Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Speech Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College, below the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Speech Communication Graduates
Graduates of the Speech Communication program at Rhode Island College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Speech Communication majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
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.