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2023 Most Popular Online Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey

4 Colleges
$33,495 Avg Salary
$24,310 Avg Student Debt

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in New Jersey to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online communication and journalism programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New Jersey.

#1

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Our analysis found Rowan University to be the most popular school for communication and journalism students who want to pursue an online degree in New Jersey. Rowan is a large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro.

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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The excellent online programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and journalism schools in New Jersey. NJIT is a large public school located in the large city of Newark.

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#2

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, NJ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Peter’s University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peter's College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Saint Peter's College accumulate an average of around $22,250 in student debt.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Thomas Edison State University is a great place for communication and journalism students pursuing an online degree. Located in the small city of Trenton, TESU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 4,792
New York 9,731
Maryland 1,929
Delaware 271
District of Columbia 1,028

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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 4 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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