2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You
With 2,294 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, communication and journalism is the #13 most popular major in New Jersey.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 18 schools in New Jersey to see which ones offered the best value programs for communication and journalism students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Communication & Journalism Schools
Our analysis found Rutgers University - New Brunswick to be the best value school for communication and journalism students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public school located in the city of New Brunswick.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick are $15,804 per year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out is $25,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $333, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The College of New Jersey is a great value for communication and journalism students. Located in the large suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
TCNJ undergraduate students pay an average of $17,287 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at TCNJ take out is $25,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $333, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
TCNJ also took the #2 spot in our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey rankings.
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The excellent programs at Ramapo College of New Jersey helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and journalism schools in New Jersey. Ramapo College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Mahwah.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ramapo College are $14,952 a year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Ramapo College carry an average student debtload of $24,964. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $442.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Ramapo College also did well on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Montclair State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Montclair State undergraduate students pay an average of $13,298 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Communication & Journalism majors at Montclair State take out an average of $23,682 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $280.
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Out of the 18 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - Newark landed the # 5 spot on the list. Rutgers Newark is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Newark.
Rutgers Newark undergraduate students pay an average of $15,208 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Communication & Journalism majors at Rutgers Newark take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $357.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Rutgers Newark is ranked #5 for overall quality for communication and journalism in New Jersey.
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With a ranking of #6, Rowan University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. Rowan is a large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Rowan are $14,376 a year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Rowan accumulate an average of around $22,916 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $279.
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Kean University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public college with a large student population.
Kean undergraduate students pay an average of $12,595 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Communication & Journalism majors at Kean take out an average of $26,461 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $223, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Stockton University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey list. Stockton State is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Galloway.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Stockton State are $14,885 a year. Communication & Journalism majors at Stockton State take out an average of $24,250 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $241.
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William Paterson University of New Jersey landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Wayne.
William Paterson University undergraduate students pay an average of $14,208 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from William Paterson University take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $152, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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New Jersey City University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the city of Jersey City, NJCU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
NJCU undergraduate students pay an average of $15,072 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from NJCU carry an average student debtload of $24,821.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4,792 |
| New York | 9,731 |
| Maryland | 1,929 |
| Delaware | 271 |
| District of Columbia | 1,028 |
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Majors Related to Communication & Journalism
Communication & Journalism Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
| Journalism | 13,552 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Josh Hallett.
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