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Communication & Media Studies in Rhode Island

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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Rhode Island

339 Communications students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Communication & Media Studies is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Rhode Island

Communications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 321
Master’s Degree 15
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 64.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Rhode Island

1,650 people in the state and 481,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to communications.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a communications grad in the state is $66,900, compared to a typical salary of $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Rhode Island that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

184 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,638. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,827 a year. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at URI.

#2

Brown University

Providence
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,544. 55% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Brown.

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

In their early career, RIC grads earn an average salary of $40,888. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#4

Bryant University

Smithfield
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

In their early career, Bryant grads earn an average salary of $70,109. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,017 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,054.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,582. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at JWU Providence. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

#8

Providence College

Providence
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,338. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Providence. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in RI

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Public Relations Specialists 7% $62,390
Writers and Authors 5% $62,660
Communications Professors 0% $73,820
Editors -6% $67,660
Reporters and Correspondents -7% $0
Radio and Television Announcers -8% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Public Relations & Advertising 169
Journalism 25
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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