2023 Most Popular Journalism Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Journalism 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Journalism Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Journalism program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Journalism Schools in Iowa
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Journalism Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Journalism Schools
Our analysis found University of Iowa to be the most popular school for journalism students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.
The average amount in student loans that journalism majors at Iowa take out is $24,250. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $395.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Iowa State University is a great place for journalism students. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, journalism majors at Iowa State accumulate an average of around $25,409 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $162, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Drake University is a great place for journalism students. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines.
The average amount in student loans that journalism majors at Drake take out is $25,000.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Ambrose University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Journalism Schools in Iowa list. St. Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Davenport.
Out of the 12 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Mount Mercy University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Mount Mercy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids.
The excellent programs at Simpson College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best journalism schools in Iowa. Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Indianola.
Dordt University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for journalism students. It came in at #7 on the list. Dordt is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Sioux Center.
Briar Cliff University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Journalism Schools in Iowa list. Located in the small city of Sioux City, Briar Cliff is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Iowa Central Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for journalism students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the remote town of Fort Dodge, Iowa Central Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Iowa Lakes Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for journalism students. Located in the town of Estherville, Iowa Lakes Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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Best Journalism Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 543 |
| Minnesota | 292 |
| Kansas | 347 |
| Nebraska | 155 |
| North Dakota | 10 |
| South Dakota | 16 |
Journalism Related Majors
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 12 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Jfurrer.
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