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Iowa is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 280 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 340 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Iowa. This makes it the #73 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 280 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from Iowa. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 223 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Iowa does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 communication & journalism majors earned their master's degree from Iowa. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Iowa.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 186 |
| Journalism | 141 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 462 |
| English Language & Literature | 294 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 191 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 109 |
| History | 73 |
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