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. At its best it places at #8 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ETSU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #570 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 570 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Tennessee | 8 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 95 of 162 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at ETSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Tennessee State University handed out 57 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
ETSU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ETSU earn a median of $33,614 a year. This is below $58,402, the median for all majors at ETSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ETSU, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is above $21,301, the typical median for all majors at ETSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,486 | $11,630 |
| Fees | $2,096 | $2,096 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at ETSU are White. Roughly 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
ETSU conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies recently — 49% to women and 51% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ETSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 13 |
