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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Ohio

100 students earned Communications degrees in Ohio in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Communication & Media Studies is the 65th most popular major in the state.

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
Master’s Degree 76
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate 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: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 64.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.0%
  • Other Races: 2.0%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Ohio

There are 13,970 people in the state and 481,490 people in the nation working in communications jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Ohio

A typical salary for a communications grad in the state is $53,010, compared to a typical salary of $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Ohio that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

In their early career, BGSU grads earn an average salary of $37,312. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
11,835 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,461 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

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

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at UDayton will pay a net price of $29,928. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. A typical student attending UC will pay a net price of $22,415.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,829 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,039 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Graduates earn an average $35,224 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $19,117. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at Cleveland State University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,943. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. In their early career, University of Akron Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $34,682.

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
Public Relations & Advertising 48
Journalism 36
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 11
Other Communication & Journalism 4

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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