Below are the key facts about graduate study in communication & journalism at ISU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #132 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 132 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Iowa | 2 of 9 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 of 73 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 193 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
This communication & journalism area of study at ISU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 94 |
| Communication, General | 66 |
| Journalism | 42 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 5 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
ISU is not currently ranked for communication & journalism at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University conferred 4 graduate certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
ISU is not currently ranked for communication & journalism at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of communication & journalism graduate certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism graduate certificate degree graduates at ISU are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a graduate certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at ISU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 193 |