# Rutgers University-Newark: Journalism (bachelor's)

Newark, NJ. IPEDS 186399, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rutgers-university-newark/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,523
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,670 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in NJ: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (6 colleges, $58,124): +$4,546
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,245

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,670 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,420 | $73,069 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $16,338 | $72,704 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $17,806 | $79,237 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $22,867 | $101,758 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $33,018 | $146,930 | 5.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Journalism at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of New Jersey | $67,038 | not reported | $27,646 | 86% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $62,670 | $26,000 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $62,670 | $26,000 | $19,703 | 64% |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | $53,579 | $19,500 | $28,014 | 38% |
| Montclair State University | $53,579 | $19,500 | $15,566 | 65% |
| Rowan University | $48,057 | $24,238 | $22,408 | 67% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage $101,670 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $59,830 NJ, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $102,120 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $81,680 NJ, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $104,590 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $82,890 NJ, $75,420 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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