by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNI ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in communications from UNI. This makes it the #240 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,558 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at UNI is $206 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNI was $832 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $350 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from UNI in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNI does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNI Online Learning page.
The communications program at UNI awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Northern Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 50 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.