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Communication & Journalism at University of Northern Iowa

If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, consider the program at University of Northern Iowa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Northern Iowa is located in Cedar Falls, IA.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Northern Iowa

Distance learning is available at University of Northern Iowa. Of 9,278 students, 1,482 (16%) studied exclusively online and 2,792 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Northern Iowa

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Northern Iowa’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Iowa	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#11 of 73
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#12 of 72
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#166 of 940
Best Value	Nationwide	#307 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Northern Iowa

Those who finish University of Northern Iowa’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,880
2 years	$35,411
3 years	$40,965
4 years	$43,597
5 years	$52,628

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn a median of $43,597, compared with $50,993 for all University of Northern Iowa graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Northern Iowa is $20,029.

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of Northern Iowa go on to a range of careers. Here are 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

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.