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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 167 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $33,205. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,781 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,845 for all journalism majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at Rutgers New Brunswick is $386 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to 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 Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 312 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 1 |
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