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2023 Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in Iowa

5 Colleges
$34,779 Avg Salary
$39,612 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication School for You

In 2020-2021, 107 degrees and certificates were awarded to radio, television and digital communication students who went to a Iowa college or university. This makes it the #91 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Iowa to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools in Iowa

The following schools top our list of the Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Colleges.

Top Iowa Schools in Radio, TV & Digital Communication

#1

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Our analysis found Drake University to be the best school for radio, television and digital communication students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Des Moines.

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#2

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Northern Iowa is a great place for radio, television and digital communication students. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.

The average amount in student loans that digital communication majors at UNI take out is $22,646. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $241.

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#3

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Simpson College is a great place for radio, television and digital communication students. Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Indianola.

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#4

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

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 Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in Iowa list. St. Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Davenport.

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#5

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

The excellent programs at Buena Vista University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best radio, television and digital communication schools in Iowa. BVU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Storm Lake.

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Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 59
Minnesota 58
Kansas 47
North Dakota 0
South Dakota 1

One of 5 majors within the area of study, radio, television and digital communication has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Digital Communication

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 66,787
Public Relations & Advertising 21,099
Journalism 13,552
Communication & Journalism (Other) 1,128
Publishing 336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 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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