Journalism Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 280 students earned their Journalism degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Journalism is the 125th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Tennessee

Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	17

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of journalism majors in Tennessee is as follows:

• Asian: 1.4%
• Black or African American: 20.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
• White: 65.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
• Other Races: 4.3%

Jobs for Journalism Grads in Tennessee

5,050 people in the state and 318,590 in the nation are employed in jobs related to journalism.

Wages for Journalism Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a journalism grad in the state is $54,400, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

Most Popular Journalism Programs in TN

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Journalism Careers in TN

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title	TN Job Growth	TN Median Salary
Film and Video Editors	22%	$60,430
Photographers	-7%	$28,530

Related Majors in Tennessee

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to journalism.

Major	Annual Graduates in TN
Communication & Media Studies	90
Public Relations & Advertising	4

View all majors related to Journalism

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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