Communication & Media Studies at Bryant University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Bryant University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bryant University sits in Smithfield, RI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Bryant University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bryant University
Distance learning is available at Bryant University. Among 3,636 students, 144 (4%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Bryant University
Use these rankings to compare Bryant University’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 56 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #51 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #195 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #754 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Bryant University
Students who complete Bryant University’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,312 |
| 2 years | $49,019 |
| 3 years | $55,488 |
| 4 years | $61,344 |
| 5 years | $69,424 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Bryant University take home a median $61,344, compared with $74,708 for all Bryant University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Bryant University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Bryant University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Bryant University are 59% women (19) and 41% men (13).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Bryant University
Among the 31 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Bryant University, 58% were women (18) and 42% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Bryant University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Bryant University, below the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Bryant University
Among the 1 master’s communication & media studies graduates at Bryant University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Bryant University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at Bryant University
The Communication & Media Studies program at Bryant University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 31 |
| Speech Communication | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Bryant University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.