Communication & Journalism at Middle Tennessee State University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Middle Tennessee State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Middle Tennessee State University is in Murfreesboro, TN.
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Studying Online at Middle Tennessee State University
Distance learning is available at Middle Tennessee State University. Of 20,488 students, 3,076 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,644 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Middle Tennessee State University
Use these rankings to compare Middle Tennessee State University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #7 of 17 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #257 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #438 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University
Students who complete Middle 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 | $27,742 |
| 2 years | $28,515 |
| 3 years | $35,466 |
| 4 years | $37,594 |
| 5 years | $43,823 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Middle Tennessee State University report median earnings of $37,594, compared with $51,986 for all Middle Tennessee State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Middle Tennessee State University is $22,414.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Middle Tennessee State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Communication & Journalism graduates, 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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