Compare 26 Communication, General. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $42,192.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Communication, General tells a different story. Across 26 programs, earnings range from $37,373 to $60,466—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Dayton's Communication, General program leads with graduates earning $60,466, well above the $42,192 average. John Carroll University follows at $55,079, while Ohio State delivers $54,473. The pattern reinforces a key insight: program outcomes don't correlate with institutional prestige.
Highest program earnings: $60,466
Strong outcomes with 62% acceptance
8.4% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
21.4% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $60,466 | 140 | $23,250 | Good | $43,810 | High |
| #2 | John Carroll UniversityPrivate | $55,079 | 61 | $26,000 | Good | $39,285 | High |
| #3 | $54,473 | 485 | $19,976 | Good | $25,868 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Denison UniversityPrivate | $52,234 | 78 | $26,000 | Manageable | $45,521 | High |
| #5 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $50,404 | 62 | $23,000 | Good | $34,512 | High |
| #6 | Hiram CollegePrivate | $48,281 | 5 | $27,000 | Manageable | $26,700 | High |
| #7 | $46,535 | 202 | $21,250 | Manageable | $23,602 | High | |
| #8 | $46,373 | 214 | $21,056 | Manageable | $23,508 | High | |
| #9 | Cedarville UniversityPrivate | $44,350 | 13 | $20,937 | Manageable | $37,422 | High |
| #10 | $44,278 | 198 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #11 | $42,522 | 50 | $22,750 | Manageable | $14,381 | High | |
| #12 | Malone UniversityPrivate | $42,190 | 15 | $26,289 | Challenging | $20,857 | High |
| #13 | Walsh UniversityPrivate | $39,794 | 12 | $27,000 | Challenging | $26,359 | High |
| #14 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | $39,771 | 23 | $23,250 | Challenging | $37,885 | High |
| #15 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $39,259 | 15 | $27,000 | Challenging | $31,484 | High |
| #16 | The College Of WoosterPrivate | $38,829 | 27 | $26,500 | Challenging | $42,874 | High |
| #17 | Muskingum UniversityPrivate | $38,097 | 6 | $25,369 | Challenging | $21,502 | High |
| #18 | Wittenberg UniversityPrivate | $37,748 | 22 | $27,000 | Challenging | $34,146 | High |
| #19 | $37,591 | 27 | $23,384 | Challenging | $29,400 | High | |
| #20 | Otterbein UniversityPrivate | $37,373 | 19 | $26,000 | Challenging | $39,500 | High |
| #21 | $36,976 | 75 | $21,797 | Challenging | $16,998 | High | |
| #22 | University Of ToledoPublic | $36,122 | 78 | $22,250 | Challenging | $19,243 | High |
| #23 | Wilmington CollegePrivate | $33,993 | 6 | $24,208 | High | $27,288 | High |
| #24 | Mount St. Joseph UniversityPrivate | $33,281 | 8 | $26,827 | High | $27,644 | High |
| #25 | Notre Dame CollegePrivate | $29,141 | 12 | $27,000 | High | $32,900 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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