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Best Colleges for Communications in Ohio

The best colleges for a Communications degree in Ohio, led by Ohio State University-Main Campus, University of Dayton and University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Communications programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Communications in Ohio?

Based on our rankings, Ohio State University-Main Campus is the top-ranked college for Communications in Ohio. Other top choices include University of Dayton, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, Xavier University.

What are the best Communications schools?

The best Communications schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Ohio State University-Main Campus, University of Dayton, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Communications?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Communications programs is approximately $36,086 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Communications degree?

A bachelor's degree in Communications typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Communications rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Communications graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Communications programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $60,855 per year. Below are the highest-paying Communications programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Ohio State University-Main Campus — Columbus, OH · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,387 · $40,022 tuition · 88% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Dayton — Dayton, OH · 65.5% acceptance · SAT 1,335 · $49,140 tuition · 80% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus — Cincinnati, OH · 85.3% acceptance · SAT 1,282 · $29,310 tuition · 75% grad rate
  4. 4. Xavier University — Cincinnati, OH · 86.4% acceptance · SAT 1,217 · $50,640 tuition · 69% grad rate
  5. 5. Ohio Wesleyan University — Delaware, OH · 55.6% acceptance · $53,888 tuition · 59% grad rate
  6. 6. Denison University — Granville, OH · 17.4% acceptance · SAT 1,410 · $67,000 tuition · 79% grad rate
  7. 7. Ohio Northern University — Ada, OH · 74.4% acceptance · SAT 1,252 · $39,800 tuition · 75% grad rate
  8. 8. University of Akron Main Campus — Akron, OH · 59.7% acceptance · SAT 1,081 · $20,815 tuition · 52% grad rate
  9. 9. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus — Bowling Green, OH · 81% acceptance · SAT 1,117 · $22,448 tuition · 64% grad rate
  10. 10. Baldwin Wallace University — Berea, OH · 75.7% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $39,832 tuition · 67% grad rate
  11. 11. The College of Wooster — Wooster, OH · 59.5% acceptance · SAT 1,353 · $61,640 tuition · 74% grad rate
  12. 12. Mount St. Joseph University — Cincinnati, OH · 59.1% acceptance · SAT 1,183 · $38,150 tuition · 56% grad rate
  13. 13. Wright State University-Main Campus — Dayton, OH · 96.3% acceptance · $21,222 tuition · 42% grad rate
  14. 14. Franciscan University of Steubenville — Steubenville, OH · 58.4% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $34,100 tuition · 75% grad rate
  15. 15. Cedarville University — Cedarville, OH · 65.3% acceptance · SAT 1,241 · $37,150 tuition · 73% grad rate
  16. 16. Capital University — Columbus, OH · 70.2% acceptance · SAT 1,068 · $43,234 tuition · 60% grad rate
  17. 17. Heidelberg University — Tiffin, OH · 85.8% acceptance · $33,650 tuition · 52% grad rate
  18. 18. Hiram College — Hiram, OH · 93.5% acceptance · $27,600 tuition · 55% grad rate
  19. 19. Bluffton University — Bluffton, OH · 67.2% acceptance · SAT 976 · $37,362 tuition · 53% grad rate
  20. 20. Malone University — Canton, OH · 75.9% acceptance · SAT 1,081 · $37,160 tuition · 45% grad rate
  21. 21. Lake Erie College — Painesville, OH · 70.4% acceptance · $37,634 tuition · 38% grad rate
  22. 22. Youngstown State University — Youngstown, OH · 84.5% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $11,473 tuition · 50% grad rate
  23. 23. Defiance College — Defiance, OH · 47.6% acceptance · $29,320 tuition · 31% grad rate
  24. 24. Lourdes University — Sylvania, OH · 74.1% acceptance · $29,500 tuition · 32% grad rate
  25. 25. Central State University — Wilberforce, OH · 98.6% acceptance · $10,058 tuition · 23% grad rate

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