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Journalism Schools in New Jersey

267 Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Journalism is the 67th most popular major out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 241
Associate Degree 26

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 13.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.2%
  • White: 49.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in New Jersey

There are 8,260 people in the state and 318,590 people in the nation working in journalism jobs.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, journalism grads earn an average of $74,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year. A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $23,035.

#2

Rowan University

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

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Rowan. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Graduates earn an average $54,962 after graduation.

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

46% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $28,245. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,264 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Ocean County College

Toms River
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,480 Total Students

The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,537. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

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

38% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,890 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State.

#7

Seton Hall University

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

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,071 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#8

Rider University

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

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

#9

Salem Community College

Carneys Point
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
865 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Salem County College will pay a net price of $11,029. 77% of students get financical aid.

#10

Bloomfield College

Bloomfield
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,533 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,236. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Bloomfield College.

Journalism Careers in NJ

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Communications Professors 8% $81,190
Writers and Authors 5% $63,290
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 journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Communication & Media Studies 1,539
Public Relations & Advertising 315
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 160
Other Communication & Journalism 13

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