Communication & Journalism at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is in Knoxville, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Many students take online classes at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Of 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #2 of 17 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #8 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #80 of 940 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #426 of 936 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #2 of 17 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #8 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #80 of 940 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #426 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Those who finish The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Communication & Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,749 |
| 2 years | $35,798 |
| 3 years | $40,789 |
| 4 years | $49,092 |
| 5 years | $56,704 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville report median earnings of $49,092, compared with $64,105 for all The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at $21,697.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.