Communication and Media Studies at Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Rhode Island College graduates in communication and media studies earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rhode Island College Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 408 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $51,186 | $54,913 | #316 | $33,815 |
| 409 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $51,148 | $53,222 | #363 | $38,309 |
| 410 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $51,131 | $52,931 | #371 | $38,237 |
| 411 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $51,105 | $50,333 | #469 | $34,357 |
| 412 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $51,010 | $56,562 | #253 | $29,821 |
| 413 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $51,006 | $54,431 | #329 | $31,207 |
| 414 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $50,989 | $46,397 | #560 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rhode Island College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,357 one year after graduating and $51,105 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rhode Island College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Rhode Island College ranks #411 by median pay four years after graduation, and #469 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Rhode Island College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,875.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.