by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at RIT. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #19 out of 63 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RIT highly for communication & journalism, coming in at #188 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 188 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in New York | 18 of 79 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 40 of 180 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & journalism at RIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Master’s | 39 |
This communication & journalism field at RIT covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 82 |
| Communication, General | 7 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4 |
| Journalism | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rochester Institute of Technology awarded 55 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
RIT is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #19 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RIT, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,308, the typical median for all majors at RIT.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,030 | $58,260 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at RIT are White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RIT. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 39 |