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Communication & Journalism in Iowa

Communication & Journalism Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 1,030 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 84
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 77.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Iowa

11,610 people in the state and 1,458,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to communication & journalism.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a communication & journalism grad in the state is $51,480, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $20,426. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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#2

Drake University

Des Moines
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,176.

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

89% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,494. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,414. 78% of the teachers are full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Communication & Journalism Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 11% $43,190
Media and Communication Workers 10% $41,170
Advertising and Promotions Managers 5% $109,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
English Language & Literature 151
Theology & Religious Vocations 78
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 77
Social Sciences 73
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 52
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 52
Philosophy & Religious Studies 27
History 11

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