Find Affordable College Courses

What Do You Want to Study?

Journalism in Iowa

Journalism Schools in Iowa

Jobs for Journalism Grads in Iowa

2,800 people in the state and 323,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Journalism.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. IA

Wages for Journalism Jobs in Iowa

Journalism grads earn an average of $52,938 in the state and $82,849 nationwide.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. IA

Our data covers 3 colleges in Iowa offering Journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,110 after earning their degree at this institution. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,667 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Drake University

Des Moines

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,837 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 64% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Journalism Careers in IA

Some of the careers Journalism majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $74,101
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Film and Video Editors $89,576
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $108,419
Photographers $75,743
Editors $100,346

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Journalism.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communication & Media Studies 55,210
Public Relations & Advertising 19,636
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17,813
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Publishing 340

View all majors related to Journalism

View Nationwide Journalism Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.