Communication & Media Studies at East Tennessee State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at East Tennessee State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
East Tennessee State University is located in Johnson City, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 70 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at East Tennessee State University.
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Online Class Availability at East Tennessee State University
Many students take online classes 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 & Media Studies Rankings at East Tennessee State University
Use these rankings to compare East Tennessee State University’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #7 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #8 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #94 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #388 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #587 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from East Tennessee State University
Students who complete East Tennessee State University’s Communication & Media Studies 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 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from East Tennessee State University take home a median $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 & Media Studies graduates from East Tennessee State University is $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at East Tennessee State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at East Tennessee State University are 50% women (35) and 50% men (35).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at East Tennessee State University
Among the 57 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at East Tennessee State University, 49% were women (28) and 51% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at East Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 18% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at East Tennessee State University, below the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at East Tennessee State University
Of the 13 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at East Tennessee State University, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at East Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at East Tennessee State University, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at East Tennessee State University
The Communication & Media Studies program at East Tennessee State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 6 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 64 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at East Tennessee State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Communication & Media Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.