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Journalism in Tennessee

Journalism Schools in Tennessee

Jobs for Journalism Grads in Tennessee

There are 5,650 people in the state and 323,220 people in the nation working in Journalism jobs.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. TN

Wages for Journalism Jobs in Tennessee

Journalism grads earn an average of $58,649 in the state and $82,849 nationwide.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. TN

There are 5 colleges in Tennessee that offer Journalism degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,937 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 46%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,819 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,466 after earning their degree at this institution. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,205 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Belmont University

Nashville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,296 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Journalism Careers in TN

Some of the careers Journalism majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 10% $89,576
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys 8% $108,419
Editors 3% $100,346
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 1% $30,503
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 0% $74,101
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary -1% $96,169
Photographers -4% $75,743
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Journalism.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communication & Media Studies 55,210
Public Relations & Advertising 19,636
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17,813
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Publishing 340

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