by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 220 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies to qualified students.
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The media studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality media studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for communication & media studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
The media studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies has to take a look at Belmont University. Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Belmont University
It's hard to beat Middle Tennessee State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university located in the city of Murfreesboro.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Middle Tennessee State University
University of Memphis is a great option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies. UofM is a fairly large public university located in the city of Memphis.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from University of Memphis
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies needs to check out East Tennessee State University. Located in the city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from East Tennessee State University
Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Austin Peay State University
Explore all the Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 489 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 913 |
| Georgia | 453 | 96 |
| Virginia | 421 | 364 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 241 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 29 |
| Alabama | 320 | 107 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 437 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 11 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 47 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 16 |
One of 3 majors within the Communication & Media Studies area of study, Communication & Media Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 249 |
| Communications | 181 |
| Other Communication & Media Studies | 38 |
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