by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNI Panthers Northern Iowa. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNI Panthers Northern Iowa highly for communication & media studies, coming in at #137 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 137 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Iowa | 4 of 8 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 10 of 61 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at UNI Panthers Northern Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Northern Iowa awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
UNI Panthers Northern Iowa ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNI Panthers Northern Iowa report a median salary of $45,629 a year. This is lower than $50,993, the median for all majors at UNI Panthers Northern Iowa.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNI Panthers Northern Iowa, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $19,387 in student loans. This is below $22,667, the typical median for all majors at UNI Panthers Northern Iowa.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,780 | $20,340 |
| Fees | $1,372 | $1,372 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 47% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UNI Panthers Northern Iowa are White. Roughly 84% of graduates 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNI Panthers Northern Iowa awarded 32 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNI Panthers Northern Iowa. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 8 |
