Ranked172
in the USAUniversity 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
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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
USAProgram 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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University of Akron
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325-2102
Phone: (330) 972-7111
Website:
www.uakron.eduLocation 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
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