by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Rider ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The communications major at Rider 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, Rider University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rider is $41,864. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rider paid an average of $924 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,700 | $37,700 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,730 | $16,730 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Rider in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rider does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rider Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Rider University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 26 |
| Journalism | 6 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.