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URI was ranked #80 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication & journalism majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 80 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 291 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 301 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from URI. This makes it the #228 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $588 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 291 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from URI. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 215 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 29 |
URI does not offer an online option for its communication & 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.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Journalism from URI in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Rhode Island.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 180 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 97 |
| Journalism | 24 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 346 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 182 |
| English Language & Literature | 81 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 72 |
| History | 56 |
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