Communication & Media Studies at Tennessee State University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Tennessee State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tennessee State University is in Nashville, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Tennessee State University.
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Online Class Availability at Tennessee State University
Online coursework is an option at Tennessee State University. Among 6,310 students, 490 (8%) studied exclusively online and 2,714 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Tennessee State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Tennessee State University’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #13 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #141 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #265 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #741 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Tennessee State University
Graduates of Tennessee State University’s Communication & Media Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,280 |
| 2 years | $30,650 |
| 3 years | $36,419 |
| 4 years | $35,498 |
| 5 years | $40,921 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Tennessee State University report median earnings of $35,498, compared with $49,692 for all Tennessee State University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Tennessee State University is $30,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Tennessee State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Tennessee State University are 71% women (24) and 29% men (10).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Tennessee State University
Among the 34 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Tennessee State University, 71% were women (24) and 29% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 33 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 97% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Tennessee State University, above the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at Tennessee State University
This Communication & Media Studies program at Tennessee State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 34 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Tennessee State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, 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 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
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.