Journalism at The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
The College of New Jersey graduates in journalism earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How The College of New Jersey 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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| 14 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $68,128 | $59,790 | #48 | $46,893 |
| 15 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $67,808 | $70,082 | #11 | $43,139 |
| 16 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $67,539 | $66,357 | #16 | $36,303 |
| 17 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $67,038 | $58,838 | #55 | $42,217 |
| 18 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $66,799 | $63,807 | #26 | $42,450 |
| 19 | American University Washington, DC | $66,635 | $58,390 | #61 | $44,387 |
| 20 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $66,087 | $77,878 | #4 | $38,354 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The College of New Jersey journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,217 one year after graduating and $67,038 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The College of New Jersey rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, The College of New Jersey ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #55 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at The College of New Jersey worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278).
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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.