by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how URI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in journalism. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at URI is $25,772. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,781 for all journalism students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at URI, journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,899 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,845 for all journalism majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from URI. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
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 University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 184 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 104 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 6 |
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