Public Accountability

The Department of Journalism and Strategic Media students come from the Memphis metropolitan area as well as throughout the United States and abroad. In fall 2024, Journalism and Strategic Media had 241 Bachelor of Arts students in seven programs and 42 graduate students for a total of 283 students.

Undergraduate Enrollment by Program

Advertising: 24
Broadcast Journalism: 36
Creative Mass Media: 40

Integrated Social Media: 12
Journalism: 29
Public Relations: 58
Sports Media: 48

Graduate Enrollment by Program

Master of Arts: 36

Certificate in Entrepreneurial Media: 31

Certificate in Social Media Analysis/Strategy: 5

Retention & Graduation

Journalism & Strategic Media faculty and staff have an excellent record of helping students to succeed in our program. The Department is consistently among the best in the university for its 6-year graduation rate.

Data from the University of Memphis Office of Institutional Research show the percentage of students retained by the Department of Journalism & Strategic Media as they progressed through the program is consistent with the University. Journalism & Strategic Media students tend to graduate in less time than students in other programs in the University.

View retention and graduation rates for Journalism and Strategic Media.