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. Also, learn how Ohio State ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication sciences majors, Ohio State came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Ohio State. This makes it the #111 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ohio State is $23,509. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $41,574 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,302 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at Ohio State is $462 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ohio State was $1,556 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
Learn more about Ohio State tuition and fees.
All of the 106 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Ohio State in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Ohio State does not offer an online option for its communication sciences 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.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Ohio State make a median salary of $55,631 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Ohio State in 2022 were women.
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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 657 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 416 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 271 |
| Medicine | 198 |
| Public Health | 183 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.