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. In addition, we cover how UNI ranks in comparison to other schools with digital communication programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
Digital Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,324 a year. This is higher than $30,036, which is the national median for all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the digital communication program at UNI is $267 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNI paid an average of $832 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students earned a bachelor's degree in digital communication from UNI. About 32% of these graduates were women and the other 68% were men.
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 Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UNI does not offer an online option for its digital communication 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at University of Northern Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 38 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 31 |
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