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Communication & Media Studies in New Jersey

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Communication & Media Studies Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 1,539 students earned their Communications degrees in NJ.

In this state, Communication & Media Studies is the 11th most popular major out of a total 276 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
Bachelor’s Degree 1,410
Associate Degree 101
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: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.5%
  • White: 55.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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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 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. This public school has an average net price of $23,035.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. This public school has an average net price of $17,381.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,751 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,498.

#5

Monmouth University

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

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Monmouth. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,158 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,159 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

#7

Rowan University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Graduates earn an average $47,699 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $28,245. In their early career, TCNJ grads earn an average salary of $57,264. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,422 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Union County College

Cranford
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,298 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,605 a year. This public school has an average net price of $5,727. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

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 315
Journalism 267
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 160
Other Communication & Journalism 13

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

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