by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #128 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 128 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Iowa | 2 of 9 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 of 72 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 193 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
This communication & journalism area of study at ISU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 94 |
| Communication, General | 66 |
| Journalism | 42 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 193 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
ISU is in the top 15% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,747 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $22,475 in student loans. This is below $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 22 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ISU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 4 |
