by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UPR Rio Piedras ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Rio Piedras was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #3 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 137 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 156 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UPR Rio Piedras was $157 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
Learn more about UPR Rio Piedras tuition and fees.
Of the 37 digital communication students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UPR Rio Piedras, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UPR Rio Piedras 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 UPR Rio Piedras Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 36 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 34 |
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