by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ISU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ISU among the top schools in the country for journalism, ranked #60 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 60 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Iowa | 1 of 3 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 of 13 |
The following degree levels are offered in journalism at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,655 a year. This is below $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, journalism students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $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, 51% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 84% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at ISU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Journalism | 5 |
