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Communication & Journalism at University of Iowa

Communication & Journalism at University of Iowa

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, take a look at what University of Iowa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Iowa is in Iowa City, IA.

Studying Online at University of Iowa

Online coursework is an option at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Iowa

Use these rankings to compare University of Iowa’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #3 of 9
Best Value Iowa #4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #10 of 73
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #48 of 72
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #158 of 940
Best Value Nationwide #604 of 936

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #3 of 9
Best Value Iowa #4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #10 of 73
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #48 of 72
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #158 of 940
Best Value Nationwide #604 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Iowa

Students who complete University of Iowa’s Communication & Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at University of Iowa
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $41,017
2 years $44,830
3 years $46,450
4 years $53,410
5 years $61,022

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Iowa earn a median of $53,410, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at University of Iowa

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Iowa is $25,860.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Communication & Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Fundraisers $118,069
Compliance Managers $117,178
Advertising and Promotions Managers $113,521
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $108,419
Public Relations Specialists $103,749
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $96,762

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