by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ETSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ETSU as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #662 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 662 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Tennessee | 11 of 17 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 110 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at ETSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 13 |
This communication & journalism field at ETSU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 70 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Tennessee State University conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
ETSU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at ETSU report a median salary of $33,614 a year. This is below $58,402, the median for all majors at ETSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ETSU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is above $21,301, the typical median for all majors at ETSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,486 | $11,630 |
| Fees | $2,096 | $2,096 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 51% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at ETSU were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ETSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 13 |
