Journalism at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 120 graduates a year
Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates in journalism earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rutgers University-New Brunswick Compares for Journalism
All 187 colleges reporting journalism earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $81,935 | $83,329 | #1 | $45,256 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $81,927 | $71,789 | #10 | $52,015 |
| 3 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $80,258 | $78,853 | #3 | $50,426 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $79,776 | $72,591 | #8 | $44,651 |
| 5 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $79,135 | $72,008 | #9 | $41,645 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $75,967 | $79,047 | #2 | $40,942 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $74,709 | $65,789 | #20 | $51,855 |
| 8 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $72,475 | $68,981 | #13 | $42,769 |
| 9 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $71,466 | $76,066 | #5 | $41,378 |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $70,829 | $64,450 | #25 | $48,637 |
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| 27 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $63,322 | $65,890 | #19 | $38,700 |
| 28 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $62,969 | $66,236 | #17 | $41,913 |
| 29 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $62,743 | $57,710 | #65 | $36,767 |
| 30 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $62,670 | $55,005 | #88 | $32,523 |
| 31 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $62,670 | $55,005 | #89 | $32,523 |
| 32 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $62,394 | $64,775 | #23 | $43,191 |
| 33 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $62,355 | $59,349 | #52 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rutgers University-New Brunswick journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,523 one year after graduating and $62,670 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rutgers University-New Brunswick rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Rutgers University-New Brunswick ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #88 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Rutgers University-New Brunswick worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.