by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how RPI, Rensselaer compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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During the most recent reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,100 | $62,500 |
| Fees | $1,578 | $1,578 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in communication & media studies from RPI, Rensselaer were women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in communication & media studies from RPI, Rensselaer identified as men.
The majority of communication & media studies doctoral degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a doctoral in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & media studies majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
This communication & media studies program at RPI, Rensselaer includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 7 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 |
RPI, Rensselaer awarded 7 degrees in communication, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
RPI, Rensselaer conferred 2 completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).