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 University of Akron Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #5 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Akron Main Campus handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Digital Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Akron Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,699 a year. This is higher than $30,036, which is the national median for all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus, digital communication students borrow a median amount of $24,828 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,755.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the digital communication program at University of Akron Main Campus is $222 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Akron Main Campus paid an average of $618 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,399 | $14,839 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,070 | $11,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,596 | $3,596 |
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The digital communication program at University of Akron Main Campus awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of Akron Main Campus does not offer an online option for its digital communication bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Akron Main Campus Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 79 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 58 |
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