Communication and Media Studies at The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
The University of Tennessee-Martin graduates in communication and media studies earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Tennessee-Martin 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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| 577 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $44,300 | $51,292 | #428 | $33,674 |
| 578 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $44,280 | $49,100 | #501 | — |
| 579 | Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | $44,245 | $41,378 | #630 | $37,129 |
| 580 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $44,231 | $48,318 | #515 | $26,803 |
| 581 | Milligan University Milligan, TN | $44,175 | $48,256 | #519 | — |
| 582 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $44,149 | $49,990 | #480 | $26,803 |
| 583 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $44,095 | $48,169 | #520 | $27,365 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Tennessee-Martin communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,803 one year after graduating and $44,231 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Tennessee-Martin rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, The University of Tennessee-Martin ranks #580 by median pay four years after graduation, and #515 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at The University of Tennessee-Martin worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,650.
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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.