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. We've also included details on how OHIO Athens ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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OHIO Athens is in the top 10% of the country for communications. More specifically it was ranked #55 out of 575 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 196 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 202 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in communications from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #219 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens is $36,666. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens, communications students borrow a median amount of $43,482 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at OHIO Athens is $461 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at OHIO Athens was $1,157 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $648 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 196 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from OHIO Athens, about 35% were men and 65% 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, 83% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the OHIO Athens 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 OHIO Athens Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from OHIO Athens in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 160 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 135 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.