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Communication & Media Studies in Ohio

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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Ohio

In 2020-2021, 2,269 students earned their Communications degrees in OH.

In this state, Communication & Media Studies is the 13th most popular major out of a total 320 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Ohio

Communications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,964
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 97
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 97
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 97
Associate Degree 85
Master’s Degree 76
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, a communications major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communications majors in Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 72.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Ohio

In this state, there are 13,970 people employed in jobs related to a communications degree, compared to 481,490 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Ohio

In this state, communications grads earn an average of $53,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $68,440.

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There are 11 colleges in Ohio that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

580 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

260 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,415. 93% of students get financical aid. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

215 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at OHIO Athens.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,117. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average.

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
11,650 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,197 a year.

#6

John Carroll University

University Heights
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
3,278 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,194 after earning their degree at this institution.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,759 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,756. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#9

Denison University

Granville
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,258 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,239 Total Students

The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,023 a year.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,002 after graduation. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at University of Toledo. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,312.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in OH

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Public Relations Specialists 7% $58,890
Communications Professors 6% $61,160
Writers and Authors 4% $45,230
Editors -8% $52,450
Radio and Television Announcers -14% $32,870
Reporters and Correspondents -17% $34,430

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communications.

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 636
Public Relations & Advertising 634
Journalism 426
Other Communication & Journalism 56

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

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