Below are the key facts about this program at University of Memphis. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Memphis highly for communication & media studies, placing at #619 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 619 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Tennessee | 11 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 108 of 162 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & media studies at University of Memphis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Memphis conferred 61 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
University of Memphis holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Memphis earn a median of $37,313 a year. This is lower than $55,025, the median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Memphis, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $23,381 in student loans. This is lower than $26,315, the typical median for all majors at University of Memphis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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 & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Memphis are White. Roughly 51% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of Memphis awarded 61 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (51%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Memphis. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 7 |