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Communication & Media Studies in Iowa

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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Iowa

552 Communications students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Communication & Media Studies is the 19th most popular major out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Iowa

Communications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 495
Master’s Degree 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 74.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 4,800 people employed in jobs related to a communications degree, compared to 481,490 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Iowa

In this state, communications grads earn an average of $50,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $68,440.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Iowa

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

A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,401. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. 87% of students get financical aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,002. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,071 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

#4

Drake University

Des Moines
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,644 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at UD will pay a net price of $27,592.

#6

Wartburg College

Waverly
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,742 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

#7

Waldorf University

Forest City
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,025 Total Students

The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Waldorf will pay a net price of $20,541. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $21,099.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#10

Morningside College

Sioux City
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,350.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in IA

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Public Relations Specialists 12% $54,060
Writers and Authors 10% $49,440
Communications Professors 8% $80,340
Editors -3% $43,350
Radio and Television Announcers -4% $28,350
Public Address System Announcers -6% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -16% $29,800

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communications.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Public Relations & Advertising 289
Journalism 279
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 107
Other Communication & Journalism 4

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