by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Rowan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Rowan was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 104 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 107 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rowan University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rowan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,038 a year. This is less than $34,515, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rowan, journalism students borrow a median amount of $44,383 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,539 for all journalism majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rowan was $813 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $432 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,250 | $21,114 |
| Fees | $4,450 | $4,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,665 | $1,665 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,553 | $16,553 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
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Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from Rowan in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Rowan journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rowan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Rowan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 236 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 107 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.