Communication and Media Studies at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 130 graduates a year
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates in communication and media studies earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 230 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $57,478 | $52,301 | #397 | $34,015 |
| 231 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $57,453 | $64,506 | #78 | $45,009 |
| 232 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $57,447 | $54,678 | #318 | $27,973 |
| 233 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $57,394 | $62,697 | #103 | $41,258 |
| 234 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $57,376 | $61,069 | #137 | $36,424 |
| 235 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $57,335 | $60,453 | #148 | $36,595 |
| 236 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $57,317 | $52,719 | #376 | $33,970 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Tennessee-Knoxville communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,258 one year after graduating and $57,394 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks #233 by median pay four years after graduation, and #103 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,611.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.