by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Tennessee State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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Tennessee State University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #597 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Tennessee.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Tennessee State University handed out 34 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee State University earn a median of $35,498 a year. This is below $49,692, the median for all majors at Tennessee State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Tennessee State University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $30,625 in student loans. This is higher than $29,489, the typical median for all majors at Tennessee State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $21,168 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Tennessee State University are Black or African American. Roughly 97% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at Tennessee State University.
This communication & media studies program at Tennessee State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 34 |
Tennessee State University awarded 34 completions in communication, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (97%).