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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #597 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #5 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
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Of the 57 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from RIC in 2020-2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 34 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 22 |
| Journalism | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 62 |
| English Language & Literature | 46 |
| History | 22 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 8 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 8 |
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