Communication & Journalism at East Tennessee State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, take a look at what East Tennessee State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
East Tennessee State University is in Johnson City, TN.
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Online Class Availability at East Tennessee State University
Online coursework is an option at East Tennessee State University. Among 13,728 students, 2,762 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,586 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at East Tennessee State University
Use these rankings to compare East Tennessee State University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #9 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #11 of 17 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #95 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #119 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #451 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #694 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from East Tennessee State University
Graduates of East Tennessee State University’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,159 |
| 2 years | $28,055 |
| 3 years | $28,597 |
| 4 years | $33,614 |
| 5 years | $41,501 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from East Tennessee State University earn a median of $33,614, compared with $58,402 for all East Tennessee State University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from East Tennessee State University stands at $23,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at East Tennessee State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Communication & Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $113,521 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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