by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Akron Main Campus. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #20 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Akron Main Campus among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #686 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 686 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Ohio | 22 of 26 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 90 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at University of Akron Main Campus, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Associate’s | 2 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 25 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
The communication & journalism area of study at University of Akron Main Campus breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 45 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 35 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 31 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Akron Main Campus conferred 66 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Akron Main Campus holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #20 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Akron Main Campus report a median salary of $40,105 a year. This is lower than $55,692, the median for all majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Akron Main Campus, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is above $25,390, the typical median for all majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,793 | $18,415 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Akron Main Campus were White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Akron Main Campus conferred 2 associate’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Akron Main Campus has not been ranked for communication & journalism at the associate’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of communication & journalism associate’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism associate’s degree graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are Black or African American. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a associate’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Akron Main Campus awarded 25 undergraduate certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Akron Main Campus is not currently ranked for communication & journalism at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of communication & journalism undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism undergraduate certificate degree graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a undergraduate certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Akron Main Campus conferred 3 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Akron Main Campus is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of communication & journalism certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at University of Akron Main Campus were White. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Akron Main Campus. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 7 |
