by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Middle Tennessee State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Middle Tennessee State University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #389 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 389 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Tennessee | 7 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 65 of 162 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at Middle Tennessee State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 106 |
| Master’s | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Middle Tennessee State University awarded 106 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Middle Tennessee State University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University report a median salary of $37,594 a year. This is lower than $51,986, the median for all majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Middle Tennessee State University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $24,329 in student loans. This is higher than $22,754, the typical median for all majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $29,512 |
| Fees | $2,062 | $2,062 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Middle Tennessee State University are White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Middle Tennessee State University conferred 65 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 31% to women and 69% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
Middle Tennessee State University awarded 41 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Middle Tennessee State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 9 |
