by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Rider ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Rider was ranked #486 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #12 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rider University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rider is $24,766. This is less than $32,435, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Rider University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Rider. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 44 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 9 |
| Journalism | 8 |
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