Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Communication & Journalism in Rhode Island

Find Schools Near

Communication & Journalism Schools in Rhode Island

550 students earned Communication & Journalism degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

A Communication & Journalism major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Rhode Island

Communication & Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 515
Master’s Degree 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a communication and journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication and journalism majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 68.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
undefined

Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Rhode Island

There are 4,150 people in the state and 1,458,540 people in the nation working in communication and journalism jobs.

undefined

Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Rhode Island

In this state, communication and journalism grads earn an average of $67,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

undefined

There are 10 colleges in Rhode Island that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

69% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,638. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

#2

Rhode Island College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate.

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

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at RWU. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $36,054.

#4

Brown University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#6

Bryant University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,533. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Bryant.

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

An average student at Salve Regina will pay a net price of $33,806. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,306 a year.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,227 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,979. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, RISD grads earn an average salary of $45,592.

#9

Providence College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $38,338. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,152 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Communication & Journalism Careers in RI

Some of the careers communication and journalism majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Technical Writers 17% $62,800
Producers and Directors 12% $60,020
Community Health Workers 10% $46,420
Public Relations Specialists 7% $62,390
Writers and Authors 5% $62,660
Managers 4% $114,950
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 communication and journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Social Sciences 1,124
Education 926
Psychology 867
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 497
History 234
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 152
Library Science 46

View all majors related to Communication & Journalism

View Nationwide Communication & Journalism Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.