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 RIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 49 students received their master’s degree in digital communication from RIT. This makes it the #13 most popular school for digital communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
Digital Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,549 a year. This is higher than $30,036, which is the national median for all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIT, digital communication students borrow a median amount of $65,878 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,755 for all digital communication majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RIT paid an average of $2,017 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,784 | $55,784 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,516 | $15,516 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students earned a bachelor's degree in digital communication from RIT. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the RIT digital communication bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIT Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students graduated with a master's degree in digital communication from RIT. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 14 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 11 |
| Journalism | 4 |
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