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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication & journalism majors, Ohio State came in at #28. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 28 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 538 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 641 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Ohio State. This makes it the #228 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of communication & journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 350 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 57 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Ohio State does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ohio State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in communication & journalism from Ohio State. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 498 |
| Journalism | 28 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 21 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,209 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 383 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 251 |
| English Language & Literature | 165 |
| History | 131 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
