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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 336 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 392 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #97 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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The communication & journalism program at UT Knoxville awarded 336 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 261 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
UT Knoxville does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students earned a master's degree in communication & journalism from UT Knoxville. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 175 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 122 |
| Journalism | 82 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 428 |
| English Language & Literature | 142 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 128 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 81 |
| History | 80 |
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