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 Otterbein ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Otterbein was ranked #382 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #14 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 364 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 382 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Otterbein University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Otterbein is $31,207. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Otterbein paid an average of $618 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,424 | $34,424 |
| Fees | $475 | $475 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,968 | $12,968 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,164 | $3,164 |
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The communications program at Otterbein awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Otterbein are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Otterbein University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Otterbein 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 Otterbein Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Otterbein University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 25 |
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