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Communication & Media Studies in Rhode Island

Communication & Media Studies Schools in Rhode Island

Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Rhode Island

870 people in the state and 290,150 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Media Studies.

Communication & Media Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. RI

Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a Media Studies grad in the state is $87,632, compared to a typical salary of $109,492 nationwide.

Communication & Media Studies Wages Nationwide vs. RI

There are 2 colleges in Rhode Island that offer Media Studies degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,042 a year. The school admits about 5% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Rhode Island College

Providence

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,172 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in RI

Some of the careers Media Studies majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $74,101
Editors $100,346

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Media Studies.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Journalism 9,378
Creative Writing 7,423
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Corporate Communications 801
Broadcast Journalism 757
Political Communication 211
International Communication 183
Children’s & Adolescent Literature 55

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View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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