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. In addition, we cover how RWU ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at RWU was ranked #301 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 292 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 301 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Roger Williams University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,596 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RWU was $1,764 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,336 | $42,336 |
| Fees | $330 | $330 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,690 | $16,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,350 | $3,350 |
Learn more about RWU tuition and fees.
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from RWU in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
RWU 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 RWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Roger Williams University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 18 |
| Journalism | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.