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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how URI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 91 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at URI is $37,875. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $588 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from URI. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
URI does not offer an online option for its journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the URI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 180 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 97 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 6 |
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