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. Also, learn how TCNJ ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at TCNJ was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 95 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The College of New Jersey handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at TCNJ is $42,217. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at TCNJ was $992 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $522 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,706 | $20,589 |
| Fees | $3,979 | $3,979 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,569 | $15,569 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,578 | $4,578 |
Learn more about TCNJ tuition and fees.
Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from TCNJ in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the TCNJ 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 TCNJ Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at The College of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 80 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.