Master’s in Communication in Tennessee

Tennessee offers four schools with master's in communication programs, including traditional on-campus programs, a fully online program and a hybrid classroom/online program. Aspiring communications experts in Tennessee also have the opportunity to concentrate their studies in a variety of areas, including public relations, journalism, rhetoric and media studies, and advertising. Graduates of these programs may go on to doctoral study of communication, teaching positions or professional careers in the media, advertising, marketing, public relations, corporate communications or non-profit and government organizations. Major companies that call Tennessee home include FedEx, Dollar General, Community Health Systems, AutoZone, International Paper and HCA Healthcare. Additionally, there are a number of local media outlets (television, radio and print) in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Jackson and Chattanooga, as well as advertising, public relations and marketing companies in these cities, that may offer employment opportunities to communications program graduates.

Keep reading for details on the master's in communication programs available in Tennessee.

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

The University of Memphis offers a Master of Arts in Communication Studies program and a Master of Arts in Communication - Film & Video program, both in on-campus formats.

What to Know: The Master of Arts in Communication Studies program allows students to concentrate their studies in Rhetoric & Media Studies or Health & Relational Communication. The Film & Video program offers coursework in narrative and documentary filmmaking.

What Does It Cost?: Graduate level tuition and mandatory fees for the 2018-2019 academic year are $3,654 per semester based on a course load of 6-credit hours for Tennessee residents, and $6,767 per semester for non-residents.

Anything Else?: Applications are reviewed throughout the year and students may begin the program in the fall or spring semesters.

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT KNOXVILLE

The University of Tennessee in Knoxville offers an on campus Master of Science in Communication & Information with four options for concentrations.

What to Know: The Master of Science in Communication & Information program offers students the choice of four concentrations: Advertising, Communication Studies, Journalism & Electronic Media and Public Relations. The program is designed to prepare students for specialized careers in communication as well as for doctoral study following graduation.

What Does It Cost?: Graduate level tuition and mandatory fees for the 2018-2019 academic year are $13,120 for Tennessee residents, and $31,538 for non-residents.

Anything Else?: The application deadline is January 15 for admission in the fall semester.

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN

The University of Tennessee in Martin offers a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication program in a hybrid online/on-campus format.

What to Know: The Master of Arts in Strategic Communication program is a professionally-oriented, executive-style degree program that offers students the flexibility of online assignments as well as interactive coursework and on-campus weekends to help students create in-person relationships and networking opportunities.

What Does It Cost?: Graduate level tuition and mandatory fees for the 2018-2019 academic year are $3,456 per semester for Tennessee residents who are taking 6 or more credit hours, and $5,472 per semester for non-residents.

Anything Else?: The application deadline is for the fall semester is July 30, and December 13 for the spring semester.

Online Master’s in Communication Programs in Tennessee

AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY

Austin Peay State University in Clarksville offers an online Master of Arts in Communication Arts program with concentrations in Marketing Communication and Media Management.

What to Know: The online Master of Arts in Communication Arts program offers professional and fast-track options in 8-week terms, so students can complete the program at their own pace. Students can choose from Marketing Communication and Media Management concentrations.

What Does It Cost?: Graduate level tuition and mandatory fees for the 2018-2019 academic year is $3,114 per semester based on a course load of 6-credit hours for Tennessee residents, and $ $7,308 per semester for non-residents.

Anything Else?: The program reviews applications on a rolling basis and accepts new students for all terms.

Tennessee Colleges That Offer Accredited Master's in Communications Programs