Compare 9 Communication, General. programs in Iowa. Average earnings: $43,880.
With top graduates earning $56,246, Communication, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $12K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Iowa's 9 ranked programs.
University of Iowa's Communication, General. program leads with graduates earning $56,246, significantly above the state average of $43,880. Central College follows at $48,195, while Luther College rounds out the top three at $47,382. This demonstrates that strong outcomes aren't limited to flagship institutions—program-specific factors drive results.
Highest program earnings: $56,246
Strong outcomes with 85% acceptance rate
9.2% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
22.3% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of IowaPublic | $56,246 | 203 | $22,500 | Good | $27,975 | Challenging |
| #2 | Central CollegePrivate | $48,195 | 7 | $26,984 | Manageable | $39,100 | High |
| #3 | Luther CollegePrivate | $47,382 | 20 | $27,000 | Manageable | $40,923 | High |
| #4 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $45,673 | 78 | $22,869 | Manageable | $25,950 | High |
| #5 | $45,629 | 56 | $19,691 | Good | $17,670 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Wartburg CollegePrivate | $43,549 | 13 | $27,000 | Manageable | $27,152 | High |
| #7 | Morningside UniversityPrivate | $38,521 | 11 | $26,028 | Challenging | $14,032 | High |
| #8 | University Of DubuquePrivate | $35,733 | 23 | $25,750 | High | $21,000 | High |
| #9 | Loras CollegePrivate | $33,993 | 14 | $26,000 | High | $30,983 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
