Journalism Schools
In Des Moines, Iowa

Journalism faculty can choose to work at one of 2 journalism schools in Des Moines. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in journalism in the city of Des Moines, which encompasses journalism training at the journalism bachelors degree level.

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Professional Trends

Des Moines Vs. Iowa Journalism Employment

Des Moines 210
Iowa 1,720

Of the 1,720 journalism professionals employed in Iowa, 210 work in Des Moines. The number of journalism professionals in Des Moines has shrunk by 45% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Des Moines has increased.

Des Moines Vs. Iowa Journalism employment growth

1,840 1,950 1,970 1,740 1,720
380 580 610 560 210
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Iowa
  • Dark Yellow: Des Moines

Journalism VS. All professions salaries in Des Moines

$45,017 $42,997 $30,945 $30,660 $30,100
$38,230 $39,530 $40,840 $42,120 $43,100
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Journalism in Des Moines
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Des Moines

In Des Moines, salaries for journalism professionals have decreased. In 2010 an average salary of $30,100 per year was earned by journalism professionals in Des Moines. The average salary for journalism professionals in Des Moines was $45,017 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Des Moines.

Salary percentiles for Journalism professionals in Des Moines

10th percentile		 $16,645
25th percentile		 $19,645
50th percentile		 $26,320
75th percentile		 $36,905
90th percentile		 $50,860

Journalism professionals make a median salary of $26,320 per year in Des Moines. The 10% of journalism professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $16,645 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $50,860 per year.

Average Salaries for Journalism professionals and related professions in Des Moines

Journalism		 $30,100
Communications		 $51,417
Creative Writing		 $55,520

Journalism professional salaries in Des Moines are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Journalism schools in Des Moines

2

There are 2 accredited journalism schools in the city. Many of Des Moines' journalism professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

Journalism Programs Offered In Des Moines

associate		 0
bachelor		 4
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total4

Des Moines' journalism schools offer 4 journalism degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Journalism Degrees In Des Moines

associate		 0
bachelor		 54
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total54

Approximately 54 students graduated from journalism courses in 2010.

Journalism Faculty Salaries in Des Moines, Iowa

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