2023 Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor's Degree 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 Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for digital communication students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Featured Digital Communication Programs
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BA in Communication - New Media
Explore the digital frontier as it relates to today's communications strategies with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Best Iowa Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Radio, TV & Digital Communication
Our analysis found University of Northern Iowa to be the best value school for radio, television and digital communication students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Iowa. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UNI are $9,053 a year. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $241.
UNI also took the #5 spot in our Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa rankings.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Drake University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Des Moines.
Drake undergraduate students pay an average of $45,912 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Drake not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Saint Ambrose University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value radio, television and digital communication schools in Iowa. St. Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Davenport.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at St. Ambrose University are $33,570 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Simpson College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Indianola.
Simpson College undergraduate students pay an average of $44,030 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Buena Vista University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value radio, television and digital communication schools in Iowa. BVU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Storm Lake.
BVU undergraduate students pay an average of $37,518 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Request InformationBest Value Radio, Television & Digital Communication Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Value Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools 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 |
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Other Related Digital Communication Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication - New Media
Explore the digital frontier as it relates to today's communications strategies with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
Explore how emerging media impacts the study of culture, relationships and messages with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Radio, Television & Digital Communication Related Majors for Digital Communication
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.
- 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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