2027 Best Communications Schools in Rhode Island

Communications is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their communications programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for communications students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Communications Schools in Rhode Island

Best Schools for Communications in Rhode Island

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall communications education in Rhode Island.

Top Schools in Communications

1

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

12 Communications Degrees Awarded

$45,071 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Bryant University the best school in the country for a degree in communications. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Smithfield. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 12 communications degrees were awarded at Bryant University in the most recent year. Communications graduates of Bryant University earn a median of $45,071 early in their careers. Bryant University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the communications program at Bryant University

2

Johnson And Wales University Providence
Providence, RI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Communications Degrees Awarded

$28,062 Median Starting Salary

Johnson And Wales University Providence is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in communications, ranking #2. Located in the city of Providence, Johnson And Wales University Providence is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 11 communications degrees were awarded at Johnson And Wales University Providence in the most recent year. Students who receive their communications degree from Johnson And Wales University Providence earn around $28,062 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,125. See the full communications program report for Johnson And Wales University Providence

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.