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. Also, learn how OHIO Athens ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #156 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens is $24,794. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,407 for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at OHIO Athens make a median salary of $54,684. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,625 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at OHIO Athens is $455 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from OHIO Athens. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 27 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from OHIO Athens, about 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 2,209 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 328 |
| Medicine | 230 |
| Allied Health Professions | 71 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 62 |
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