by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Rowan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Rowan was ranked #160 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rowan University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rowan is $27,261. This is less than $31,781, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rowan, journalism students borrow a median amount of $24,238 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,845.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Rowan University.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from Rowan in 2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 249 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 87 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 4 |
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