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Communication & Media Studies in Iowa

Communication & Media Studies Schools in Iowa

Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Iowa

2,420 people in the state and 290,150 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Media Studies.

Communication & Media Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. IA

Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a Media Studies grad in the state is $73,635, compared to a typical salary of $109,492 nationwide.

Communication & Media Studies Wages Nationwide vs. IA

There are 3 colleges in Iowa that offer Media Studies degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Wartburg College

Waverly

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,643 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

#2

Grand View University

Des Moines

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,038 in their first year after graduation. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Loras College

Dubuque

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,870 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in IA

Some of the careers Media Studies majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $74,101
Editors $100,346

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Media Studies.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Journalism 9,378
Creative Writing 7,423
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Corporate Communications 801
Broadcast Journalism 757
Political Communication 211
International Communication 183
Children’s & Adolescent Literature 55

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View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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