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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in Tennessee

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Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 66,787 communication and media studies students received their degree, making the major the 10th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, communication and media studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $34,115 and had an average of $25,414 in loans still to pay off.

Across Tennessee, there were 1,000 communication and media studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,183 and $27,074 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee” ranking looked at 26 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communication and media studies. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in communication and media studies.

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Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee”.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 186 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at UT Knoxville

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middle Tennessee State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee list. Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 134 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Middle Tennessee State University

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

Out of the 26 schools in the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, East Tennessee State University landed the #3 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, and it awarded 118 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at ETSU

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this fairly large public school awarded 102 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

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Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Austin Peay State University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee. Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Clarksville, Tennessee. It awarded 102 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Austin Peay State University

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University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee ranking. UofM is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 79 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Full UofM Communication & Media Studies Report

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Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee list. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 65 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Tennessee State University

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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee

Belmont University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee ranking. Belmont is a medium-sized school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 49 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Belmont Communication & Media Studies Report

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With a ranking of #9, The University of Tennessee - Martin did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee list. Located in Martin, Tennessee, this medium-sized public school handed out 26 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Full UT Martin Communication & Media Studies Report

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee

Vanderbilt University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee ranking. Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Vanderbilt University

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Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee

Lee University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #11. This small school is located in Cleveland, Tennessee, and it awarded 18 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Lee University

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King University
Bristol, Tennessee

King University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee list. Bristol, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at King University

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With a ranking of #13, Tennessee Wesleyan University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee list. Located in Athens, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 14 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Tennessee Wesleyan University

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Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, Tennessee

Trevecca Nazarene University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee ranking. TNU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at TNU

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Lane College
Jackson, Tennessee

Lane College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #15. Lane College is located in Jackson, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Lane College

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Carson - Newman University
Jefferson City, Tennessee

Carson - Newman University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee ranking. Jefferson City, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Carson - Newman

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Bryan College - Dayton
Dayton, Tennessee

With a ranking of #16, Bryan College - Dayton did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee list. William Jennings Bryan College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Dayton, Tennessee. It awarded 9 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Bryan College - Dayton

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Union University
Jackson, Tennessee

Union University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #18. Union University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jackson, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Union University

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Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tennessee

Lincoln Memorial University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee ranking. Harrogate, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Lincoln Memorial University

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Milligan University
Milligan College, Tennessee

Milligan University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee list. Located in Milligan College, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Milligan University

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee

Lipscomb University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee ranking. Lipscomb University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 4 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Lipscomb

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Johnson University
Knoxville, Tennessee

Johnson University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee ranking. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Johnson University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, Tennessee

Southern Adventist University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee ranking. Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Collegedale, Tennessee. It awarded 3 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Southern Adventist

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Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, Tennessee

Freed-Hardeman University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee ranking. Located in Henderson, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Freed-Hardeman University Communication & Media Studies Report

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DeVry University - Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee

DeVry University - Tennessee ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this small private for-profit school handed out 0 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at DeVry University - Tennessee

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Le Moyne - Owen College
Memphis, Tennessee

With a ranking of #25, Le Moyne - Owen College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Tennessee list. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 0 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Full Le Moyne - Owen College Communication & Media Studies Report

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