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, and more. We've also included details on how UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 75 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,861 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,302.
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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Of the 74 communication sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Knoxville, about 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UT Knoxville communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 314 |
| Public Health | 33 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 3 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1 |
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