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2027 Best General Journalism Schools in the The Plains States Region

11 Colleges in the United States
994 General Journalism Degrees Awarded
$44,745 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Journalism programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general journalism students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Journalism in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general journalism education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in General Journalism

1

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2027 ranking of the best general journalism schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 65 general journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Students who receive their general journalism degree from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn around $42,450 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Read more about the general journalism program at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

2

University Of Missouri Columbia is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general journalism, ranking #2. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 450 general journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general journalism degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $49,879. Students borrow a median of $21,400 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general journalism from University Of Missouri Columbia

3
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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

A rank of #3 makes University Of Kansas one of the top schools for general journalism. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 214 general journalism students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kansas in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general journalism degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $54,601. University Of Kansas graduates carry a median of $22,811 in student loans. See the full general journalism program report for University Of Kansas

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Iowa State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best general journalism schools. Iowa State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ames. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. Iowa State University awarded about 50 general journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general journalism program make about $39,347 in their early career. Iowa State University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read more about the general journalism program at Iowa State University

5

University Of Nebraska Lincoln is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general journalism, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 28 general journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general journalism degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $47,157. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in general journalism from University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa came in at #6 for general journalism this year. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Iowa awarded about 91 general journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general journalism degree from University Of Iowa earn around $54,887 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,907 to complete this degree. See the full general journalism program report for University Of Iowa

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Creighton University earned the #7 position for general journalism this year. Creighton University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 13 general journalism students who graduated with this degree at Creighton University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general journalism degree from Creighton University earn around $43,139 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full general journalism program report for Creighton University

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Kansas State University landed the #8 spot for general journalism this year. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. About 42 general journalism degrees were awarded at Kansas State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general journalism degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $37,484. Kansas State University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. See the full general journalism program report for Kansas State University

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Wichita State University landed the #9 spot for general journalism this year. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 general journalism degrees were awarded at Wichita State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general journalism program make about $49,278 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,262 to complete this degree. Get the full general journalism details for Wichita State University

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University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #10 for general journalism this year. Set in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Minnesota Duluth awarded about 13 general journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general journalism degree from University Of Minnesota Duluth earn around $27,474 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates carry a median of $26,351 in student loans. Get the full general journalism details for University Of Minnesota Duluth

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Missouri State University Springfield earned the #11 position for general journalism this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 general journalism students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent data year. General Journalism graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $46,503 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,408. More information about a degree in general journalism from Missouri State University Springfield

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 11 schools evaluated.

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