Master’s in Communication in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is home to one school that offers a master's in communication studies program. The University of Rhode Island offers an on-campus Master of Arts in Communication Studies program that can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis at the Kingston or Providence campus. Graduates from the program are prepared to take on doctoral study of communication or to further their careers in the communication sector. Major industries in Rhode Island that may provide employment opportunities include healthcare, education, manufacturing, leisure and hospitality, and finance and insurance. Major employers in the state include Rhode Island Hospital, Citizen's Bank, Brown University, CVS Pharmacy and United Natural Foods.

See below for details about the master's in communication program at the University of Rhode Island.

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

The University of Rhode Island offers a Master of Arts in Communication Studies program that is available on the Kingston and Providence campuses.

What to Know: The Master's in Communication Studies program at the Harrington School of Communication and Media is designed to prepare students for Ph.D.-level study of communication or to further careers in communication or a related field, such as human resources, business administration or human services. Students can choose a specialization for their studies, including interpersonal communication, media studies, organizational communication or public discourse.

What Does It Cost?: Graduate level tuition and fees at the University of Rhode Island for the 2018-2019 academic year is $14,924 for Rhode Island residents, $21,538 for regional residents and $27,552 for non-residents.

Anything Else?: Courses are offered in the late afternoon or evening to accommodate working students and are available at the Kingston and Providence campuses. The application deadline for the program is February 1 for applicants who wish to be considered for financial aid, and July 15 for other applicants.

Rhode Island Colleges That Offer Accredited Master's in Communications Programs