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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in Tennessee

27 accredited institutions in Tennessee offering communication & journalism programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

27
Colleges
3,675
Graduates/yr
9
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Communication & Journalism Programs in Tennessee

1
PublicBachelor's
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
1,050
Graduates/yr
46%
Acceptance
$11,332
In-State Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
564
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$7,536
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Memphis
Memphis
396
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$8,520
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
282
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$8,232
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Belmont University
Nashville
237
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$39,400
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$20,702
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
192
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$7,706
In-State Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Tennessee State University
Nashville
153
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$7,320
In-State Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
138
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$7,008
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lee University
Cleveland
138
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$21,960
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$14,350
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin
78
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$8,546
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
60
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$8,764
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
54
Graduates/yr
6%
Acceptance
$61,618
Tuition
93%
Grad Rate
$7,451
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lipscomb University
Nashville
54
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$35,848
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$22,112
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lane College
Jackson
42
Graduates/yr
$9,270
Tuition
17%
Grad Rate
$13,672
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville
39
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$28,590
Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
$12,892
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale
33
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$24,350
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$17,953
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
King University
Bristol
30
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$32,902
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$22,559
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson
27
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$25,000
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$14,395
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Union University
Jackson
21
Graduates/yr
47%
Acceptance
$19,476
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$25,522
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens
18
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$28,014
Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
$11,805
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City
15
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$32,900
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$14,884
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Johnson University
Knoxville
15
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$18,428
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$16,064
Net Price <$30K
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rhodes College
Memphis
12
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$54,082
Tuition
82%
Grad Rate
$11,115
Net Price <$30K
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate
9
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$25,680
Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
$16,664
Net Price <$30K
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Milligan University
Milligan
9
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$37,700
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$12,310
Net Price <$30K
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton
6
Graduates/yr
$18,300
Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
$12,542
Net Price <$30K
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27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Tusculum University
Greeneville
3
Graduates/yr
60%
Acceptance
$27,500
Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
$18,552
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Communication & Journalism in Tennessee

Tennessee has 27 accredited colleges offering communication & journalism programs, producing 3,675 graduates annually. Of these, 9 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Tennessee residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.