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University of Akron: Journalism Ranking 2024

University of AkronRanked
172
in the USA
University of Akron is a medium-sized public college offering numerous disciplines along with journalism programs and located in Akron, Ohio. The school was opened in 1870 and is currently offering certificates, associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees in 7 journalism programs.

University of Akron is rather affordable: tuition cost varies around $17,000 a year. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in Ohio listing.

Recent studies showed that University of Akron area is relatively dangerous: the college is reported to have a poor rating for campus crime.

Based on 66 evaluation metrics, University of Akron journalism program ranks #172 Journalism School (out of 1736; top 10%) in USA and #6 Journalism School in Ohio. Major competing journalism schools for this school are Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and Georgetown University in Washington. Check the details about all twelve competing journalism schools and offered journalism majors below.

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School ranking:

#6 Journalism School in Ohio
#36 Journalism School in the Midwest
#172 Journalism School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

#5 Speech & Rhetoric Program in Ohio
#5 Broadcast & Telecommunications Program in Ohio
#5 Public Relations Program in Ohio
#5 Communication Technologies Program in Ohio
#6 Communication & Media Program in Ohio
#6 General Journalism Program in Ohio

Regional Ranking

#18 Broadcast & Telecommunications Program in the Midwest
#19 Communication Technologies Program in the Midwest
#27 Public Relations Program in the Midwest
#28 General Journalism Program in the Midwest
#28 Communication & Media Program in the Midwest
#29 Speech & Rhetoric Program in the Midwest

National Ranking

#82 Communication Technologies Program in USA

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You might be interested in other options to get accepted at University of Akron:
Art Programs - ranked top 20% in USA
History Programs - ranked top 20% in USA
Literature Programs - ranked top 20% in USA
Also, check how University of Akron is ranked among graduate schools in Ohio.

Contact information:

University of Akron
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325-2102
Phone: (330) 972-7111
Website: www.uakron.edu

Location map:

University of Akron Location Map

Journalism majors:

One but less than two years certificate

General Communication
Other Communication and Media Studies

Associate's degree

General Communication

Bachelor's degree

Other Digital Communication
Other Journalism
Public Relations and Image Management
Radio and Television
Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Master's degree

General Communication
Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Journalism minors:

Bachelor's degree

Public Relations and Image Management
Radio and Television

Local competitors:

Johns Hopkins University - Journalism School Ranking
Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD, 4 journalism programs

Georgetown University - Journalism School Ranking
Georgetown University

Washington, DC, 4 journalism programs

University of Michigan Ann Arbor - Journalism School Ranking
University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI, 6 journalism programs

University of Maryland College Park - Journalism School Ranking
University of Maryland College Park

College Park, MD, 10 journalism programs

American University - Journalism School Ranking
American University

Washington, DC, 11 journalism programs

George Washington University - Journalism School Ranking
George Washington University

Washington, DC, 15 journalism programs

Syracuse University - Journalism School Ranking
Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY, 24 journalism programs

Ohio State University - Journalism School Ranking
Ohio State University

Columbus, OH, 7 journalism programs

Purdue University - Journalism School Ranking
Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN, 6 journalism programs

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Journalism School Ranking
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA, 2 journalism programs

Michigan State University - Journalism School Ranking
Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI, 17 journalism programs

Indiana University Bloomington - Journalism School Ranking
Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, IN, 11 journalism programs

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