Communication and Media Studies programs in Tennessee
Compare 16 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King University | Bristol | $58,770 | Not available |
| 2 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Knoxville | $57,394 | $20,875 |
| 3 | Lipscomb University | Nashville | $52,267 | $21,253 |
| 4 | Belmont University | Nashville | $48,737 | $22,125 |
| 5 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Chattanooga | $48,212 | $21,831 |
| 6 | Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City | $46,614 | $20,235 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro | $45,155 | $24,329 |
| 8 | The University of Tennessee-Martin | Martin | $44,231 | $24,481 |
| 9 | Milligan University | Milligan | $44,175 | Not available |
| 10 | Lee University | Cleveland | $44,095 | Not available |
| 11 | Austin Peay State University | Clarksville | $43,511 | $25,000 |
| 12 | Tennessee State University | Nashville | $43,121 | $30,625 |
| 13 | University of Memphis | Memphis | $42,605 | $23,381 |
| 14 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City | $41,570 | $23,250 |
| 15 | Trevecca Nazarene University | Nashville | $36,070 | $21,625 |
| 16 | Bryan College-Dayton | Dayton | $32,530 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.