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Communication & Journalism in Iowa

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Communication & Journalism Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 103 students earned their Communication & Journalism degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Communication & Journalism is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Iowa

Communication & Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 89
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a communication and journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication and journalism majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 11.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 68.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 11,610 people employed in jobs related to a communication and journalism degree, compared to 1,458,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Iowa

In this state, communication and journalism grads earn an average of $51,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 5 colleges in Iowa that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,768 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,401.

#2

Drake University

Des Moines
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. A typical student attending UNI will pay a net price of $16,438.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,489 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at UD will pay a net price of $27,592. 95% of students get financical aid.

Communication & Journalism Careers in IA

Some of the careers communication and journalism majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Community Health Workers 19% $36,490
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 16% $90,050
Technical Writers 14% $52,930
Film and Video Editors 13% $49,740
Public Relations Specialists 12% $54,060
Producers and Directors 11% $43,190
Media and Communication Workers 10% $41,170
Writers and Authors 10% $49,440
Communications Professors 8% $80,340
Managers 6% $90,210
Advertising and Promotions Managers 5% $109,250
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $0
Editors -3% $43,350
Radio and Television Announcers -4% $28,350
Public Address System Announcers -6% $0
Photographers -11% $25,570
Reporters and Correspondents -16% $29,800

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communication and journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Education 1,401
Psychology 89
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 77
Social Sciences 73
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 52
Library Science 48
History 11

View all majors related to Communication & Journalism

View Nationwide Communication & Journalism Report

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