by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how OHIO Athens ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #156 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 typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at OHIO Athens is $455 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at OHIO Athens paid an average of $1,157 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $648 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,594 | $13,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,916 | $2,916 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from OHIO Athens. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
OHIO Athens 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 Athens Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at OHIO Athens make a median salary of $58,412. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 36 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from OHIO Athens, about 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,959 |
| Medicine | 244 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 235 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 69 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 63 |
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