Communications · Tennessee

Communications colleges in Tennessee

CampusPin lists 53 U.S. colleges in Tennessee that offer Communications programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Communications studies how messages move through media, combining writing, public speaking, and media analysis with hands-on training in PR, journalism, broadcasting, or strategic communication.

Schools in Tennessee that offer Communications

Communications programs in Tennessee: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 53 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

53

Public / private

13 / 37

Universities / 2-year

38 / 12

Cities represented

26

In-state tuition range

$4,542–$54,892

Median in-state tuition

$18,841

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Communications program

  • Public speaking and persuasive communication
  • Mass communication theory
  • Public relations and crisis communication
  • Journalism and reporting fundamentals
  • Digital and social media
  • Media ethics and law
  • Media writing across formats
  • Internship and portfolio capstone

Where a Communications degree can lead

  • PR / Communications Specialist
  • Journalist / Reporter
  • Content Strategist
  • Social Media Manager
  • Internal Communications Manager
  • Marketing Coordinator

Typical pay: $48,000–$70,000 early-career

A Communications major covers strategic communication, mass communication theory, public relations, journalism, broadcast, digital media, public speaking, and media ethics. Programs typically allow students to specialize: PR, advertising, journalism, organizational communication, or digital/social media. Most programs include a portfolio-building capstone and an internship.

Graduates work across PR, marketing, broadcasting, journalism, content, internal corporate communications, and public affairs. The major pairs naturally with a Marketing or Political Science double major.

Find more Communications schools

Use CampusPin's filter-first search to narrow 53+ Communications programs in Tennessee by tuition, school size, acceptance rate, and campus setting.