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Communication & Journalism in New Jersey

Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey

2,105 students earned Communication & Journalism degrees in New Jersey in the 2022-2023 year.

A Communication & Journalism major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in New Jersey

Communication & Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 113
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a communication & journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication & journalism majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 54.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 39,480 people employed in jobs related to a communication & journalism degree, compared to 1,458,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in New Jersey

Communication & Journalism grads earn an average of $75,670 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in New Jersey that offer communication & journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

Rider University

Lawrenceville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Rowan University

Glassboro
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,344. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $15,677.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $11,293. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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#5

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $20,365.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

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#8

Seton Hall University

South Orange
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,406. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $14,684. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,955. The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. 58% of the teachers are full time.

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Communication & Journalism Careers in NJ

Some of the careers communication & journalism majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Producers and Directors 10% $75,830
Media and Communication Workers 8% $53,290
Advertising and Promotions Managers 7% $141,830

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communication & journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Philosophy & Religious Studies 584
Social Sciences 349
Theology & Religious Vocations 268
English Language & Literature 232
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 106
History 88
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 43
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 37

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