Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · The University of Tennessee-Martin · Martin, TN

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$26,803Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,231Median earnings 4 years after
$39,609Median earnings 5 years after
$21,650Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at The University of Tennessee-Martin earn a median of $26,803 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,359 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,575–$76,115). Median debt is $21,650, about 81% of first-year earnings.

Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Belmont University
Nashville
$41,889$18,128
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$41,258$19,611
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$33,082$20,147
Lipscomb University
Nashville
$31,767$21,253
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$29,877$22,795
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City
$28,221$19,235
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$27,380$21,274
Lee University
Cleveland
$27,365—
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville
$27,053$20,250
University of Memphis
Memphis
$26,922$23,000
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$25,643$23,175
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$25,140$29,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from The University of Tennessee-Martin make?

The median salary is $26,803 one year after graduation and $39,609 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,650.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.