by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #844 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 844 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 2 of 6 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 1 of 2 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 82 |
| Master’s | 12 |
The communication & journalism field at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 33 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 33 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 28 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras conferred 82 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 669 |
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,018 a year. This is below $31,766, the median for all majors at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $5,500 in student loans. This is lower than $5,673, the typical median for all majors at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Learn more about University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 12 |
