by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 61 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of communication & journalism. Combined, these schools handed out 5,961 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism to qualified students.
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The communication & journalism bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for communication & journalism students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Missouri - Columbia is a great decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism. Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from University of Missouri - Columbia
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism has to check out University of Kansas. KU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Lawrence.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from University of Kansas
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism. UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from University of Iowa
Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Drake University
Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Iowa State University
Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Located in the suburb of Moorhead, Concordia College Moorhead is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Concordia College at Moorhead
St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Saint Cloud.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Saint Cloud State University
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD |
| 12 | Creighton University | Omaha, NE |
| 13 | University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA |
| 14 | University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND |
| 15 | Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS |
Explore the best communication & journalism colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 35 | 1,760 |
| Kansas | 33 | 883 |
| Minnesota | 33 | 1,268 |
| Iowa | 32 | 1,099 |
| South Dakota | 31 | 179 |
| Nebraska | 31 | 615 |
| North Dakota | 30 | 155 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 3,082 |
| Journalism | 1,483 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 1,081 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 179 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 133 |
| Publishing | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 7,680 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 3,190 |
| English Language & Literature | 2,587 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 1,814 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,739 |
| History | 1,552 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,327 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 849 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 587 |
