Communications · Iowa

Communications colleges in Iowa

CampusPin lists 41 U.S. colleges in Iowa that offer Communications programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Communications studies how messages move through media, combining writing, public speaking, and media analysis with hands-on training in PR, journalism, broadcasting, or strategic communication.

Schools in Iowa that offer Communications

Communications programs in Iowa: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 41 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

41

Public / private

16 / 25

Universities / 2-year

28 / 13

Cities represented

28

In-state tuition range

$2,600–$52,576

Median in-state tuition

$19,530

Lowest published in-state tuition

Southeastern Community College

$2,600

Most selective

St Luke's College

44% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Iowa State University

29,878 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Communications program

  • Public speaking and persuasive communication
  • Mass communication theory
  • Public relations and crisis communication
  • Journalism and reporting fundamentals
  • Digital and social media
  • Media ethics and law
  • Media writing across formats
  • Internship and portfolio capstone

Where a Communications degree can lead

  • PR / Communications Specialist
  • Journalist / Reporter
  • Content Strategist
  • Social Media Manager
  • Internal Communications Manager
  • Marketing Coordinator

Typical pay: $48,000–$70,000 early-career

A Communications major covers strategic communication, mass communication theory, public relations, journalism, broadcast, digital media, public speaking, and media ethics. Programs typically allow students to specialize: PR, advertising, journalism, organizational communication, or digital/social media. Most programs include a portfolio-building capstone and an internship.

Graduates work across PR, marketing, broadcasting, journalism, content, internal corporate communications, and public affairs. The major pairs naturally with a Marketing or Political Science double major.

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