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Tennessee's five Audiovisual Communications Technologies programs span a $11,793 cost range, from Johnson University's $20,303 net price to Belmont University's $32,096. The state's music industry connection runs deep through Nashville's SAE Institute and Memphis-based Visible Music College, which maintains selective 20% admission rates. Graduates earning $25,709 annually enter Tennessee's growing media market, supported by the state's music entertainment sector and emerging film production industry.
5
Programs
$20,303 – $32,096
Net Price Range
$25,709
Avg. Program Earnings
52.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $20,303 $20,318 62.2% 63.2%
2 $21,299 $17,027 45.8%
3 $21,803 $18,168 34.9% 88.8%
4 $26,181 $22,000 48.3% 20.4%
5 $32,096 $41,320 71.7% 96.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide graduation rate differences among Tennessee's audiovisual programs?

Graduation rates range from 34.9% at Bethel University to 71.7% at Belmont University. Johnson University achieves a solid 62.2% rate while charging the lowest net price at $20,303, suggesting affordable programs can maintain strong completion outcomes.

How do private nonprofit and for-profit audiovisual programs compare in Tennessee?

SAE Institute, the lone for-profit school, charges $21,299 net but only $17,027 in-state tuition. Four private nonprofits dominate the field, with costs ranging from $20,303 to $32,096 and acceptance rates varying dramatically from 20% to 96%.

Does location affect audiovisual program costs within Tennessee?

Nashville schools show the widest price spread, from SAE Institute's $21,299 to Belmont's $32,096. Smaller cities like McKenzie and Knoxville offer more affordable options, with net prices under $22,000 at Bethel and Johnson universities respectively.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.