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Communication & Journalism at University of Northern Iowa

109 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
#146 Overall Quality
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UNI ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & journalism.

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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at UNI

UNI Communication & Journalism Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Schools 146
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 146

Popularity of Communication & Journalism at UNI

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UNI. This makes it the #284 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication & Journalism from UNI Cost?

$9,728 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$19,869 Average Student Debt

UNI Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

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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UNI Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 109 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNI. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.

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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, 86% 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 communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 94
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 11

Does UNI Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?

UNI 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 UNI Online Learning page.

UNI Communication & Journalism Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from UNI in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.

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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 communication & journalism.

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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

Communication & Journalism Student Diversity at UNI

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Northern Iowa.

Communication & Journalism Majors

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
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 50
Communication & Media Studies 38
Public Relations & Advertising 31

Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 125
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 57
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 43
History 36
English Language & Literature 26

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