by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Iowa. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Iowa among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #131 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 131 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Iowa | 3 of 9 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 8 of 72 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 239 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
This communication & journalism field at Iowa includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 156 |
| Journalism | 109 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Iowa conferred 239 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Iowa is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Iowa report a median salary of $53,410 a year. This is below $69,768, the median for all majors at Iowa.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Iowa, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,860 in student loans. This is higher than $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
Read more about Iowa tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 194 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Graduate study is also available at Iowa. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 6 |
