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Communication & Media Studies Schools in New Jersey

28 students earned Communications degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Communication & Media Studies is the 95th most popular major in the state out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in New Jersey

Communications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a communications major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communications majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 25.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in New Jersey

There are 9,910 people in the state and 481,490 people in the nation working in communications jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, communications grads earn an average of $74,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $68,440.

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There are 4 colleges in New Jersey that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. This public school has an average net price of $17,381. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

#2

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,158 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,877.

#3

Seton Hall University

South Orange
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall. 93% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,634.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 57% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $64,546 after graduation.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in NJ

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Public Relations Specialists 9% $69,520
Communications Professors 8% $81,190
Writers and Authors 5% $63,290
Public Address System Announcers 4% $51,330
Editors -6% $69,550
Reporters and Correspondents -12% $52,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communications.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Public Relations & Advertising 59
Other Communication & Journalism 12
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 3

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