Communication Sciences at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Communication Sciences, take a look at what Ohio University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ohio University-Main Campus is located in Athens, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 87 communication sciences graduations were recorded at Ohio University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Ohio University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio University-Main Campus. Of 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio University-Main Campus’s Communication Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 51 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #165 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #204 of 302 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 51 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #165 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #204 of 302 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio University-Main Campus’s Communication Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,280 |
| 2 years | $40,629 |
| 3 years | $46,492 |
| 4 years | $52,067 |
| 5 years | $56,183 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus earn a median of $52,067, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at $24,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 98% women (85) and 2% men (2).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Of the 46 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 100% were women (46) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 7% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 33 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 97% were women (32) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, below the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at Ohio University-Main Campus
The Communication Sciences program at Ohio University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 46 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 41 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at Ohio University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Communication Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Audiologists | $54,746 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $47,305 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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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