by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how RIT ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #352 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #27 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in communications from RIT. This makes it the #122 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from RIT in 2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from RIT in 2021, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 88 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 11 |
| Journalism | 6 |
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