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Journalism Schools in Iowa

47 students earned Journalism degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

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 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 72.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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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.

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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.

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

#1

University of Iowa

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

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

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,810 a year.

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
Writers and Authors 10% $49,440
Communications Professors 8% $80,340
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $0
Editors -3% $43,350
Radio and Television Announcers -4% $28,350
Photographers -11% $25,570
Reporters and Correspondents -16% $29,800

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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