by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in communication & media studies at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville highly for communication & media studies, coming in at #55 out of 782 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 55 of 782 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Tennessee | 2 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 of 163 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Master’s | 103 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville handed out 103 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,696 | $35,140 |
| Fees | $3,812 | $4,712 |
Learn more about The University of Tennessee-Knoxville tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville granted 103 master’s completions in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville handed out 6 doctoral degrees in communication & media studies.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is not yet ranked for communication & media studies at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of communication & media studies doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies doctoral degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a doctoral in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 6 doctoral degrees in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 134 |