Communication & Media Studies at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, NJ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 288 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Among 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) studied exclusively online and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #1 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 135 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #12 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 776 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #80 of 134 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #562 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Students who complete Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,337 |
| 2 years | $36,906 |
| 3 years | $53,375 |
| 4 years | $60,479 |
| 5 years | $72,419 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick take home a median $60,479, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 64% women (183) and 36% men (105).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Of the 288 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 64% were women (183) and 36% were men (105).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 134 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 52 |
| Black / African American | 20 |
| Asian | 40 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 20 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
This Communication & Media Studies program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 288 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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