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Journalism bachelor's degree programs in New Jersey

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$53,579Median year-4 earnings

$24,238Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New Jersey

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1The College of New JerseyEwing · Debt not reported$67,038 2Rutgers University-NewarkNewark · $26,000 federal debt$62,670 3Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick · $26,000 federal debt$62,670 4Montclair State UniversityMontclair · $19,500 federal debt$53,579 5Bloomfield College of Montclair State UniversityBloomfield · $19,500 federal debt$53,579 6Rowan UniversityGlassboro · $24,238 federal debt$48,057

CAREER CONTEXT IN NJ

What related occupations pay in New Jersey

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

27-3023News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

State median wage: $59,830
Middle 50% wage range: $46,550–$82,770
State employment: 500
Projected growth: -5.9%
Annual openings: 3,400

10th–90th percentile: $34,770–$106,320

25-1122Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $77,780
Middle 50% wage range: $49,970–$101,790
State employment: 1,380
Projected growth: +2.1%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $32,220–$132,870

27-3041Editors

State median wage: $81,680
Middle 50% wage range: $64,990–$107,830
State employment: 2,120
Projected growth: -1.1%
Annual openings: 7,900

10th–90th percentile: $53,150–$138,610

27-3043Writers and Authors

State median wage: $81,590
Middle 50% wage range: $60,610–$103,120
State employment: 1,180
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 11,900

10th–90th percentile: $49,770–$128,820

27-4032Film and Video Editors

State median wage: $82,890
Middle 50% wage range: $70,070–$138,510
State employment: 620
Projected growth: +3.7%
Annual openings: 3,100

10th–90th percentile: $49,070–$170,410

27-3011Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

State median wage: $70,800
Middle 50% wage range: $50,640–$172,670
State employment: 190
Projected growth: -7.6%
Annual openings: 2,000

10th–90th percentile: $40,390–$270,090

43-9081Proofreaders and Copy Markers

State median wage: $56,700
Middle 50% wage range: $52,330–$71,720
State employment: 160
Projected growth: -0.9%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $38,560–$81,400

27-4021Photographers

State median wage: $40,520
Middle 50% wage range: $36,400–$60,740
State employment: 1,460
Projected growth: -0.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $34,990–$91,780

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New Jersey; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	The College of New Jersey	Ewing	$67,038	Not available
2	Rutgers University-Newark	Newark	$62,670	$26,000
3	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	New Brunswick	$62,670	$26,000
4	Montclair State University	Montclair	$53,579	$19,500
5	Bloomfield College of Montclair State University	Bloomfield	$53,579	$19,500
6	Rowan University	Glassboro	$48,057	$24,238

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Journalism in New Jersey

What do Journalism bachelor's degree graduates earn in New Jersey?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $53,579 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $24,238 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which New Jersey colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. The College of New Jersey has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.