by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Memphis. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Memphis among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #689 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 689 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Tennessee | 14 of 17 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 117 of 204 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at University of Memphis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 137 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This communication & journalism field at University of Memphis breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 73 |
| Journalism | 49 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 44 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Memphis conferred 137 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Memphis holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Memphis report a median salary of $38,836 a year. This is lower than $55,025, the median for all majors at University of Memphis.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Memphis, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,085 in student loans. This is lower than $26,315, the typical median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,352 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $1,872 | $1,872 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Memphis were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Memphis. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 1 |
