Journalism Schools in Iowa

223 Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Journalism is the 54th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	31
Post-Master’s Certificate	2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	1
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	1

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 1.8%
• Black or African American: 4.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
• White: 73.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
• Other Races: 7.2%

Jobs for Journalism Grads in Iowa

3,540 people in the state and 318,590 in the nation are employed in jobs related to journalism.

Wages for Journalism Jobs in Iowa

In this state, journalism grads earn an average of $50,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

Most Popular Journalism Programs in IA

There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Journalism Careers in IA

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title	IA Job Growth	IA Median Salary
Film and Video Editors	13%	$49,740
Photographers	-11%	$25,570

Related Majors in Iowa

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

Major	Annual Graduates in IA
Communication & Media Studies	53
Public Relations & Advertising	3

View all majors related to Journalism

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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