Risk management.
Real-world impact.
Solve complex problems that matter.
Studying risk management and insurance (RMI) at Iowa goes beyond crunching numbers. You'll learn how to solve problems with innovation and technology, protect people and businesses from uncertainty, and make decisions that lead to real, lasting impact.
It's also a launchpad into one of the highest-paying industries — right here in Iowa.
What is a journalism degree? You may think you know what it is, but today's journalism degree is harder to define than ever.
A journalism degree equips students with a wide range of skills that transfer to careers across disciplines. Along with jobs in traditional newsrooms, a journalism degree also can open the door to fields such as marketing, public relations, publishing, and communications roles with companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.
There is a degree for every journalism dream. Ultimately, the best journalism degree for you is the one that sets you on a path toward the type of journalist you want to become.
Some common types of journalism degrees, concentrations, or tracks include:
- Broadcasting and video and audio production
- Data analysis and audience research
- Narrative writing and storytelling
- News writing
- Nonprofit communications
- Photography and graphic design
- Political media
- Public relations and advertising
- Sports media
What jobs can you get with a journalism degree?
Journalism is a broad area of study that teaches skills valuable to many fields. A journalism degree can open the door to a wide variety of career opportunities.
“A journalism degree trains students to be adaptable,” says Melissa Tully, director of the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication. “Between day one of class and when they leave four years later, there will be jobs that exist that didn’t exist when they started. Students can go anywhere with the skills that they gain from a journalism and mass communication program.”
Careers for journalism majors can include:
Is journalism a popular major?
Communications and journalism are consistently ranked among the top 10 most popular majors. Of the 2 million bachelor’s degrees conferred during the 2021–22 academic year, 86,572 were for communication, journalism, and related programs.
The most popular degrees in 2021-22 based on the number of bachelor's degrees conferred:
- Business, management, marketing, and related support services
- Health professions and related programs
- Biological and biomedical sciences
- Psychology
- Social sciences
- Engineering
- Computer and information sciences and support services
- Visual and performing arts
- Education
- Communication, journalism, and related programs
- #8 Best Undergraduate Insurance Program — U.S. News & World Report
- Insurance industry salaries average $44k more than non-insurance salaries — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- An RMI major inside the #17 Best Public Business School (U.S. News & World Report)
- Iowa is home to 212 insurance companies — and they’re hiring.
Discover the power of risk management.
Your high-impact, high-demand career.
Risk is everywhere — and that means opportunity.
In the RMI major, you'll gain the skills to tackle big challenges with confidence.
Whether you're interested in finance, analytics, or solving global problems, risk management gives you the tools — and the purpose — to make a real difference.
"Insurance is recession-proof. No matter the economy, people need it — and I like helping
them when they need it most. That gives me purpose."
A major with built-in career support.
The Vaughan Institute connects students to scholarships, mentors, and job opportunities.
As an RMI major, you’ll have access to exclusive scholarships, networking events, resume books, and a powerful alumni network. The Vaughan Institute exists to open doors.
From your first semester, you’ll be connected to professionals in the field — people who want to hire you, mentor you, and help launch your career.
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