by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Ohio State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
Effective communicators are always in demand, no matter the industry. The Master's in Communication degree from Southern New Hampshire University is a cutting-edge program designed for forward-thinking professionals.
In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communications majors, Ohio State came in at #29. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 565 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 485 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in communications from Ohio State. This makes it the #130 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2021, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ohio State is $37,353. This is higher than $32,435, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, communications students borrow a median amount of $23,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,333.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Ohio State is $279 per month.
Learn about other programs related to Communication & Media Studies that might interest you.
MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
Explore how emerging media impacts the study of culture, relationships and messages with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
The communications program at Ohio State awarded 565 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 370 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 54 |
| Other Races | 35 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Ohio State. About 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 46 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
