by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Brown University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Brown University highly for communication & media studies, placing at #255 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 255 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Rhode Island | 3 of 7 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region | 17 of 55 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at Brown University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brown University awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Brown University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Brown University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $10,500 in student loans. This is below $13,025, the typical median for all majors at Brown University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,944 | $68,612 |
| Fees | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Brown University were White. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Brown University conferred 56 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (39%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Brown University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 1 |