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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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During the most recent reporting year, Rutgers University-Newark conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,441 a year. This is lower than $80,436, the median for all majors at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark, journalism graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $24,220, the typical median for all majors at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,536 | $33,734 |
| Fees | $3,028 | $3,028 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 56% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark are Hispanic or Latino. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University-Newark with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the journalism majors at Rutgers University-Newark.
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