Best Journalism Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 13 colleges offering Journalism programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,926 recent graduates. Graduates earn $33,531 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $32,304.

Schools in OH

$33,531

OH Avg. Earnings

$32,304

National Avg.

231

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Journalism in Ohio

Public Schools (7)

$32,429

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$29,685

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Ohio produce comparable or higher early earnings for Journalism graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Journalism Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

$38,829

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,353

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 82.1%

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH ·

$35,843

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,870

Graduates: 278

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH ·

$35,843

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,870

Graduates: 278

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, OH ·

$35,843

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,870

Graduates: 278

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH ·

$35,843

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,870

Graduates: 278

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$35,843

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,870

Graduates: 278

Acceptance: 84.8%

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH ·

$35,843

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,870

Graduates: 278

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$40,393

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,920

Graduates: 68

Acceptance: 50.8%

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public

$33,850

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,111

Graduates: 111

Acceptance: 86.7%

#10

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

$30,228

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,537

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 80.6%

#11

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,194

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 87.7%

#12

Central State University

Wilberforce, OH · Public

Marietta College

Marietta, OH · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 78.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Journalism in Ohio?

Miami University-Oxford ranks #1 for Journalism in Ohio with median graduate earnings of $38,829 within two years of graduation. There are 13 schools offering Journalism programs in the state.

How much do Journalism graduates earn in Ohio?

Journalism graduates in Ohio earn an average of $33,531 within two years of graduation. This is 4% above the national average of $32,304 for this major.

What is the hardest Journalism school to get into in Ohio?

Central State University is the most selective Journalism program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 46.0%. The average acceptance rate across Journalism programs in the state is 74.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Journalism in Ohio?

In Ohio, private Journalism programs produce average earnings of $29,685 vs $32,429 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 7 public and 1 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.