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The bachelor's program at Rutgers Newark was ranked #253 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #9 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 251 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 253 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers Newark was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,060 | $15,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rutgers Newark. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rutgers Newark does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rutgers Newark Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
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 |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 30 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 126 |
| History | 39 |
| English Language & Literature | 38 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 14 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 5 |
