by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how RIC ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #229 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 172 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 229 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RIC paid an average of $919 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $372 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,481 | $25,014 |
| Fees | $1,505 | $1,505 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about RIC tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from RIC. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
RIC does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Rhode Island College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 196 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 61 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 49 |
| Allied Health Professions | 37 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.