by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how RIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #502 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at RIC is $27,864. This is less than $32,435, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIC, communications students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,333.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Rhode Island College.
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 22 |
| Journalism | 1 |
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