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2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey

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

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 36 schools in New Jersey to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication & Journalism program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Rutgers University - New Brunswick the most popular school in New Jersey for communication and journalism students. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the small city of New Brunswick.

While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Rutgers New Brunswick accumulate an average of around $25,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $333, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Communication & Journalism at Rutgers University - New Brunswick Report

#2

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rowan University is a great place for communication and journalism students. Rowan is a large public school located in the large 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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#3

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Montclair State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, communication and journalism graduates from Montclair State take out $23,682 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $280.

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#4

Kean University

Union, NJ

Out of the 36 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Kean University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, communication and journalism graduates from Kean take out $26,461 in student loans while working on their degree. 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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The excellent programs at William Paterson University of New Jersey helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and journalism schools in New Jersey. William Paterson University is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Wayne.

Communication & Journalism majors at William Paterson University take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. 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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#6

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey ranking. Monmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Long Branch.

After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Monmouth carry an average student debt load of $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $899, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular communication and journalism programs. Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange.

On average, communication and journalism graduates from Seton Hall take out $24,167 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $907, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The College of New Jersey ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, communication and journalism graduates from TCNJ take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $333, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Ramapo College of New Jersey came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey ranking. Ramapo College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Mahwah.

After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Ramapo College carry an average student debt load of $24,964. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $442.

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#10

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

Stockton University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in New Jersey ranking. Stockton State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Galloway.

The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at Stockton State take out is $24,250. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $241.

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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools 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

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 25 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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