by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Middle Tennessee State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Middle Tennessee State University was ranked #225 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in communications from Middle Tennessee State University. This makes it the #144 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,877 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Middle Tennessee State University, communications students borrow a median amount of $17,867 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Middle Tennessee State University is $118 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Middle Tennessee State University was $1,128 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $314 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,536 | $27,072 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,704 | $11,704 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,350 | $5,350 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Middle Tennessee State University does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Middle Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Middle Tennessee State University in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Middle Tennessee State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 71 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 9 |
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