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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how OHIO Athens ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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OHIO Athens was ranked #20 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for 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 #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 20 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 165 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in journalism from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #20 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in journalism in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from OHIO Athens go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,246 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens, journalism students borrow a median amount of $35,208 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,539.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at OHIO Athens is $309 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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 141 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from OHIO Athens. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the OHIO Athens journalism 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a master's degree in journalism from OHIO Athens. About 31% were men and 69% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 300 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 135 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 30 |
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