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OHIO Athens was ranked #64 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication & journalism majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 463 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 475 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 58 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #42 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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Of the 463 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication & journalism from OHIO Athens in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% 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 bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 392 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 30 |
OHIO Athens 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 Athens Online Learning page.
The communication & journalism program at OHIO Athens awarded 50 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% 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 & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Ohio University - Athens 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 | 300 |
| Journalism | 160 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 135 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 30 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 383 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 180 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 104 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 95 |
| English Language & Literature | 88 |
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