Journalism at Iowa State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Journalism, take a look at what Iowa State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 42 journalism graduations were recorded at Iowa State University.
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Studying Online at Iowa State University
Many students take online classes at Iowa State University. Of 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Journalism Rankings at Iowa State University
Rankings can help you compare Iowa State University’s Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #58 of 206 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #104 of 206 |
Earnings for Journalism Graduates from Iowa State University
Graduates of Iowa State University’s Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,913 |
| 2 years | $35,986 |
| 3 years | $41,096 |
| 4 years | $47,655 |
| 5 years | $52,095 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Journalism graduates from Iowa State University report median earnings of $47,655, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Journalism graduates from Iowa State University is $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Journalism graduates at Iowa State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Journalism graduates at Iowa State University are 52% women (22) and 48% men (20).
Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Iowa State University
Of the 37 bachelor’s journalism graduates at Iowa State University, 49% were women (18) and 51% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, below the national average of 35%.*
Journalism Master’s Program at Iowa State University
Of the 5 master’s journalism degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Journalism Concentrations at Iowa State University
This Journalism program at Iowa State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 42 |
Top-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Journalism program at Iowa State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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