Communications at East Tennessee State University
If you are interested in studying Communications, you may want to check out the program at East Tennessee State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
East Tennessee State University is located in Johnson City, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 communications degrees were awarded at East Tennessee State University.
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Studying Online at East Tennessee State University
Distance learning is available at East Tennessee State University. Of 13,728 students, 2,762 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,586 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communications graduates at East Tennessee State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communications graduates at East Tennessee State University are 83% women (5) and 17% men (1).
Communications Master’s Program at East Tennessee State University
Of the 6 master’s communications degrees awarded at East Tennessee State University, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications master’s degree recipients at East Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Communications master’s degree recipients at East Tennessee State University, lower than the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Communications Graduates
Students who finish Communications program at East Tennessee State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Communications majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.