2023 Best Journalism Master's Degree Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Journalism Master's Degree School for You
With 279 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, journalism is the #38 most popular major in Iowa.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Journalism Master's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Iowa to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa
The following schools top our list of the Best Journalism Master's Degree Colleges.
Top Iowa Schools for a Master's in Journalism
Our 2023 rankings named University of Iowa the best school in Iowa for journalism students working on their master’s degree. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Iowa State University is a great place for journalism students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a very large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 543 |
| Minnesota | 292 |
| Kansas | 347 |
| Nebraska | 155 |
| North Dakota | 10 |
| South Dakota | 16 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Journalism
One of 5 majors within the area of study, journalism has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Journalism
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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