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Communication & Media Studies in Tennessee

Communication & Media Studies Schools in Tennessee

Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 10,470 people employed in jobs related to a Communications degree, compared to 761,060 nationwide.

Communication & Media Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. TN

Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a Communications grad in the state is $66,339, compared to a typical salary of $93,335 nationwide.

Communication & Media Studies Wages Nationwide vs. TN

There are 3 colleges in Tennessee that offer Communications degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,937 a year. With an admission rate of 46%, getting in takes some planning. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,819 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 68% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,626 a year. The school admits about 77% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in TN

Some of the careers Communications majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Fundraisers 13% $118,069
Media and Communication Workers, All Other 11% $69,171
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys 8% $108,419
Public Relations Managers 7% $139,736
Editors 3% $100,346
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 0% $74,101
Fundraising Managers -1% $90,350
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary -1% $96,169
Public Relations Specialists -3% $103,749
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Communications.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Public Relations & Advertising 19,636
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17,813
Journalism 11,334
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Publishing 340

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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