Compare 7 Communication, General. programs in Rhode Island. Average earnings: $48,123.
With top graduates earning $64,953, Communication, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $16K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Roger Williams University's Communication program leads with graduates earning $64,953, followed by Bryant University at $61,344. The average across Rhode Island's 7 programs is $48,123, but this variation demonstrates that regional institutions compete directly with private colleges when evaluated on program outcomes rather than overall school reputation.
Highest program earnings: $64,953
Strong outcomes with 88% acceptance
8.7% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
25.0% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Roger Williams UniversityPrivate | $64,953 | 15 | $26,940 | Good | $49,892 | High |
| #2 | Bryant UniversityPrivate | $61,344 | 39 | $26,849 | Good | $55,956 | High |
| #3 | $52,399 | 206 | $22,250 | Good | $28,000 | High | |
| #4 | Salve Regina UniversityPrivate | $52,248 | 23 | $27,000 | Manageable | $41,621 | High |
| #5 | Rhode Island CollegePublic | $41,716 | 25 | $20,500 | Manageable | $14,512 | High |
| #6 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $36,141 | 45 | $11,428 | Good | $48,245 | High |
| #7 | $28,062 | 28 | $26,000 | High | $34,260 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
