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Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey

102 students earned Communication & Journalism degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 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 99
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.7%
  • White: 53.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.8%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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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 and 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 and 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 loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#1

Rowan University

Glassboro
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $27,158. 52% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,890 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,756 a year.

#5

Monmouth University

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

Graduates earn an average $51,158 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,877. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,130 a year. 98% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Seton Hall University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

In their early career, Kean grads earn an average salary of $43,751. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at NJIT. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,546 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,582.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

Communication & Journalism Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Sports Entertainers and Performers 13% $0
Community Health Workers 13% $45,750
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 11% $137,140
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 11% $74,290
Producers and Directors 10% $75,830
Technical Writers 9% $80,230
Public Relations Specialists 9% $69,520
Communications Professors 8% $81,190
Media and Communication Workers 8% $53,290
Managers 7% $127,510
Advertising and Promotions Managers 7% $141,830
Writers and Authors 5% $63,290
Public Address System Announcers 4% $51,330
Editors -6% $69,550
Reporters and Correspondents -12% $52,560
Photographers -31% $27,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Education 3,752
Psychology 851
Social Sciences 349
Library Science 194
History 88
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 43
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 37

View all majors related to Communication & Journalism

View Nationwide Communication & Journalism Report

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