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Communication & Media Studies at Bryant University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Media Studies at Bryant University
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.

Communication & Media Studies earnings compared with all majors at Bryant University

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).

Bryant University gender breakdown of Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Communication & Media Studies majors at Bryant University

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).

Bryant University gender breakdown of Communication & Media Studies Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication & Media Studies majors at Bryant University

*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

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