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Communication Sciences Schools in Tennessee

425 Communication Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Communication Sciences is the 39th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in Tennessee

Communication Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 183
Bachelor’s Degree 156
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 60
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Associate Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication sciences majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 84.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in Tennessee

9,130 people in the state and 359,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to communication sciences.

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Wages for Communication Sciences Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, communication sciences grads earn an average of $77,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,210.

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There are 8 colleges in Tennessee that offer communication sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,904.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,048 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending UT Knoxville will pay a net price of $18,579.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU. In their early career, ETSU grads earn an average salary of $33,204. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 67% of students get financical aid.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 98% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $11,867. 96% of students get financical aid.

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

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,310 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Communication Sciences Careers in TN

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Audiologists 24% $71,800
Speech-Language Pathologists 21% $79,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 6,004
Allied Health Professions 1,213
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 993
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 895
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 566
Optometric Support Services 566
Allied Health Services 483

View all majors related to Communication Sciences

View Nationwide Communication Sciences Report

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