Strong return
+$67,178 over 10 years
For graduates of Journalism at University of Iowa.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | Professional | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Journalism | Master's | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Journalism | Certificate | — | $22,010 | — | Not enough data |
| Journalism | Associate's | $57,097 | $23,957 | +125% | Strong return |
| Journalism | Certificate | $56,829 | — | +425% | Strong return |
Journalism at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | Associate's | $61,643 | — | +2,543% | Strong return |
| 2 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | Associate's | $57,398 | — | +1,898% | Strong return |
| 3 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | Associate's | $56,533 | $15,045 | +899% | Strong return |
| 4 | San Jose State University San Jose, CA | Associate's | $69,181 | — | +779% | Strong return |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | Associate's | $73,747 | $13,654 | +767% | Strong return |
| 6 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | Associate's | $58,392 | $16,454 | +757% | Strong return |
| 7 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | Associate's | $58,976 | $24,000 | +742% | Strong return |
| 8 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | Associate's | $79,742 | — | +631% | Strong return |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | Associate's | $66,259 | $21,500 | +619% | Strong return |
| 10 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Associate's | $58,392 | $16,454 | +602% | Strong return |
Other majors at University of Iowa
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | Certificate | $95,685 | $22,250 | +1,554% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $110,672 | $24,250 | +1,118% | Strong return |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | $71,710 | — | +1,086% | Strong return |
| Personal Awareness and Self-Improvement | Certificate | $79,063 | $19,500 | +1,049% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $135,774 | $119,905 | +923% | Strong return |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Associate's | $96,419 | $20,500 | +879% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $145,651 | $42,275 | +854% | Strong return |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $87,478 | — | +843% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.