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 NJCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at NJCU was ranked #564 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #14 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 530 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 564 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Jersey City University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at NJCU is $13,796. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NJCU paid an average of $823 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,785 | $24,702 |
| Fees | $186 | $186 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,236 | $1,236 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,274 | $16,274 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,808 | $4,808 |
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Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from NJCU in 2022, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the NJCU communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NJCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at New Jersey City University.
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