Best Journalism Schools in New Jersey
New Jersey has 6 colleges offering Journalism programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 585 recent graduates. Graduates earn $31,772 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $32,304.
6
Schools in NJ
$31,772
NJ Avg. Earnings
$32,304
National Avg.
231
Schools Nationally
Journalism Schools in New Jersey, Ranked by Earnings
#1
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ · Public
N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 62.1%
#2
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ · Public
$31,374
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $33,205
Graduates: 272
Acceptance: 65.3%
#3
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ · Public
$31,374
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $33,205
Graduates: 272
Acceptance: 78.7%
#4
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield, NJ · Public
N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 67.2%
#5
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ · Public
N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 87.4%
#6
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ · Public
$32,569
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,261
Graduates: 41
Acceptance: 77.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Journalism in New Jersey?
The College of New Jersey ranks #1 for Journalism in New Jersey with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Journalism programs in the state.
How much do Journalism graduates earn in New Jersey?
Journalism graduates in New Jersey earn an average of $31,772 within two years of graduation. This is 2% below the national average of $32,304 for this major.
What is the hardest Journalism school to get into in New Jersey?
The College of New Jersey is the most selective Journalism program in New Jersey with an acceptance rate of 62.1%. The average acceptance rate across Journalism programs in the state is 73.1%.
Other Popular Majors in New Jersey
Computer Science $83,177 Computer Engineering $74,921 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $72,746 Civil Engineering $65,716 Management Information Systems and Services $64,659 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $64,087 Engineering Science $60,936 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $59,291
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.