by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in communication & journalism at URI. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks URI among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #115 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 115 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 7 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the New England Region | 12 of 64 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 369 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The communication & journalism area of study at URI breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 183 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 171 |
| Journalism | 24 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rhode Island conferred 7 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
URI is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at URI are White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rhode Island handed out 6 graduate certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
URI has not been ranked for communication & journalism at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of communication & journalism graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism graduate certificate degree graduates at URI are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a graduate certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at URI. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 369 |