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 Athens ranks among other schools offering degrees in digital communication.
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OHIO Athens was ranked #21 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for digital communication 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 Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in digital communication from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #49 most popular school for digital communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens is $29,086. This is less than $30,036, which is the national median of all digital communication majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the digital communication program at OHIO Athens is $414 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. 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 126 students earned a bachelor's degree in digital communication from OHIO Athens. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
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 digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the OHIO Athens digital communication 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.
The digital communication program at OHIO Athens awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to 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 digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 300 |
| Journalism | 160 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 30 |
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