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Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #74 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication & journalism majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 74 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 438 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 427 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #367 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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The communication & journalism program at Rutgers New Brunswick awarded 438 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| White | 238 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers New Brunswick communication & 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Of the 4 communication & journalism students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Rutgers New Brunswick, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 323 |
| Journalism | 115 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 3 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 631 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 120 |
| English Language & Literature | 117 |
| History | 94 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 46 |
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