by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Tennessee State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee State University was ranked #490 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #11 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 459 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 490 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,140 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 Tennessee State University, communications students borrow a median amount of $35,739 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Tennessee State University is $250 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tennessee State University was $836 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $291 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,320 | $21,036 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,120 | $10,120 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,580 | $5,580 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Tennessee State University. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 93% of grads 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Tennessee State University communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Tennessee State University.
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