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Journalism Schools in Tennessee

301 Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Journalism is the 52nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Tennessee

Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 290
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of journalism majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 19.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 65.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Tennessee

There are 5,050 people in the state and 318,590 people in the nation working in journalism jobs.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, journalism grads earn an average of $54,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. In their early career, UT Knoxville grads earn an average salary of $44,048.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $12,752.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,243 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Belmont University

Nashville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,954 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

In their early career, Southern Adventist grads earn an average salary of $38,310. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

#6

Lipscomb University

Nashville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,745 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. 99% of students get financical aid.

#7

Union University

Jackson
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,818 a year. 100% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,845.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#9

Johnson University

Knoxville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,039 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Johnson University will pay a net price of $17,671. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Journalism Careers in TN

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 22% $60,430
Writers and Authors 17% $51,160
Communications Professors 11% $52,900
Editors 5% $45,100
Radio and Television Announcers -3% $26,330
Photographers -7% $28,530
Reporters and Correspondents -9% $29,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Communication & Media Studies 1,000
Public Relations & Advertising 281
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 45
Other Communication & Journalism 31
Publishing 13

View all majors related to Journalism

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