by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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Iowa is in the top 10% of the country for communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 297 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Iowa. This makes it the #96 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,969 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at Iowa is $602 per month.
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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All of the 75 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Iowa in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Iowa does not offer an online option for its communication sciences 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.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Iowa make a median salary of $58,814. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Iowa in 2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 307 |
| Public Health | 251 |
| Medicine | 154 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 110 |
| Allied Health Professions | 98 |
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