Media Studies Schools in Rhode Island

In 2022-2023, 52 students earned their Media Studies degrees in RI.

As a degree choice, Media Studies is the 125th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Media Studies Majors in Rhode Island

Media Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	48
Master’s Degree	2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	2

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a media studies major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of media studies majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

• Asian: 9.6%
• Black or African American: 11.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
• White: 42.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 11.5%
• Other Races: 9.6%

Jobs for Media Studies Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 500 people employed in jobs related to a media studies degree, compared to 207,200 nationwide.

Wages for Media Studies Jobs in Rhode Island

In this state, media studies grads earn an average of $66,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

Most Popular Media Studies Programs in RI

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Media Studies Careers in RI

Some of the careers media studies majors go into include:

Job Title	RI Job Growth	RI Median Salary
Editors	-6%	$67,660
Reporters and Correspondents	-7%	$0

Related Majors in Rhode Island

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to media studies.

Major	Annual Graduates in RI
Speech Communication	212
Communications	51
Other Communication & Media	39

View all majors related to Media Studies

View Nationwide Media Studies Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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