by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how RIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The communications major at RIC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Communication & Media Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,357 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at RIC paid an average of $919 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $372 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,481 | $25,014 |
| Fees | $1,505 | $1,505 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about RIC tuition and fees.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from RIC in 2022, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the RIC communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Rhode Island College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 18 |
| Journalism | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.