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Communication & Media Studies at University of Northern Iowa

If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at University of Northern Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

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

In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 communication & media studies degrees were granted at University of Northern Iowa.

Online Class Availability 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 & Media Studies Rankings at University of Northern Iowa

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Northern Iowa’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Iowa	#1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#10 of 62
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#10 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#147 of 776
Best Value	Nationwide	#255 of 772

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Northern Iowa

Graduates of University of Northern Iowa’s Communication & Media Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,882
2 years	$37,363
3 years	$44,348
4 years	$45,629
5 years	$52,777

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn a median of $45,629, compared with $50,993 for all University of Northern Iowa graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Northern Iowa comes in at $19,387.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Northern Iowa, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Northern Iowa are 50% women (20) and 50% men (20).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Northern Iowa

Among the 32 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Northern Iowa, 53% were women (17) and 47% were men (15).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa, below the national average of 38%.*

Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at University of Northern Iowa

Of the 8 master’s communication & media studies graduates at University of Northern Iowa, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa, below the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at University of Northern Iowa

This Communication & Media Studies program at University of Northern Iowa breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	40

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at University of Northern Iowa go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Public Relations Managers	$139,736
Fundraisers	$118,069
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Editors	$100,346
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Fundraising Managers	$90,350
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$74,101
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$69,171

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.