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The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #291 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #11 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 284 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 291 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Akron Main Campus handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from University of Akron Main Campus. This makes it the #352 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Akron Main Campus was $618 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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Of the 79 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from University of Akron Main Campus in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Akron Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
University of Akron Main Campus does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in communication & journalism from University of Akron Main Campus. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Akron Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a associate's degree in communication & journalism from University of Akron Main Campus. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a associate's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 79 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 58 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 33 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 233 |
| Social Sciences | 130 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 68 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 38 |
| English Language & Literature | 31 |
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