by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Rider University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & journalism.
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Rider University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #239 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in New Jersey.
During the most recent reporting year, Rider University handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Rider University earn a median of $53,400 a year. This is below $62,159, the median for all majors at Rider University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Rider University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is below $26,205, the typical median for all majors at Rider University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,000 | $39,700 |
| Fees | $1,420 | $1,420 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Rider University are White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 29% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Rider University were Black or African American. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at Rider University.
The communication & journalism program at Rider University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 20 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 17 |
| Journalism | 8 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 2 |