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Journalism at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

If you are interested in studying Journalism, consider the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick sits in New Brunswick, NJ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 103 journalism degrees were awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Online coursework is an option at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Of 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) studied exclusively online and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Journalism Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#2 of 6
Best Value	New Jersey	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#10 of 35
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#19 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#55 of 206
Best Value	Nationwide	#148 of 206

Earnings for Journalism Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Graduates of Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,205
2 years	$31,374
3 years	$42,768
4 years	$50,441
5 years	$62,307

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Journalism graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick report median earnings of $50,441, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Journalism graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Journalism graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Journalism graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 62% women (64) and 38% men (39).

Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Among the 103 bachelor’s journalism graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 62% were women (64) and 38% were men (39).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	53
Hispanic / Latino	15
Black / African American	5
Asian	15
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	10
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 38% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Journalism Concentrations at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The Journalism program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Journalism	103

Highest-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Journalism program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Editors	$100,346
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Film and Video Editors	$89,576
Photographers	$75,743
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$74,101
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Writers and Authors	$63,195
Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$30,503

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.