Communication & Media Studies at Ohio State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is located in Columbus, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 467 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Of 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 23 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #4 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 776 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 98 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #363 of 772 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 23 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #4 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 776 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 98 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #363 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,353 |
| 2 years | $40,447 |
| 3 years | $47,880 |
| 4 years | $54,473 |
| 5 years | $63,099 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus earn a median of $54,473, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus stands at $23,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are 61% women (283) and 39% men (184).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 449 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 60% were women (269) and 40% were men (180).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 296 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Black / African American | 39 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 24 |
| International (Nonresident) | 39 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 24% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 8 master’s communication & media studies graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 35%.*
Communication & Media Studies Doctoral Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 10 doctoral communication & media studies graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Communication & Media Studies doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 22%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at Ohio State University-Main Campus
The Communication & Media Studies program at Ohio State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 467 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Ohio State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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