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Best Communication and Media Studies Schools in Tennessee
Top Communication and Media Studies programs in Tennessee ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 13
Avg major earnings: $43,813
Top Communication and Media Studies Programs in Tennessee
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville #134 national | $48,099 |
| 2 | Lipscomb University #399 national | N/A |
| 3 | Belmont University #589 national | $56,043 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee State University #731 national | $37,594 |
| 5 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga #807 national | $45,448 |
| 6 | Trevecca Nazarene University #925 national | N/A |
| 7 | Lee University #1113 national | N/A |
| 8 | The University of Tennessee-Martin #1322 national | $34,529 |
| 9 | University of Memphis #1469 national | $37,313 |
| 10 | Carson-Newman University #1522 national | $30,963 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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