by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville compares to other colleges that offer journalism.
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks competitively among schools offering journalism. Specifically, it ranked #45 out of 178 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville handed out 125 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $47,546 a year. This is lower than $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, journalism graduates take on a median debt of $22,849 in student loans. This is lower than $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
Learn more about The University of Tennessee-Knoxville tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.