by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Rider ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The journalism major at Rider is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Journalism. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rider University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Rider paid an average of $924 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,700 | $37,700 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,730 | $16,730 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Learn more about Rider tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rider does not offer an online option for its journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rider Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Rider University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 26 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 12 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.