by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Ashland ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ashland was ranked #482 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #21 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 451 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 482 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ashland University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ashland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,465 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ashland paid an average of $940 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,200 | $25,200 |
| Fees | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $912 | $912 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,960 | $11,960 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,596 | $2,596 |
Learn more about Ashland tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ashland. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ashland University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Ashland communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ashland Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Ashland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 22 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 12 |
| Journalism | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.