Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in New Jersey
29 accredited institutions in New Jersey offering communication & journalism programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
29
Colleges
5,880
Graduates/yr
16
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Communication & Journalism Programs in New Jersey
1
PublicBachelor's
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
1,200
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$13,674
In-State Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Montclair State University
Montclair
1,056
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$13,710
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Rowan University
Glassboro
918
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$11,250
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Kean University
Union
357
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$11,135
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne
303
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$14,690
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
267
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$14,706
In-State Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah
258
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$15,978
In-State Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Monmouth University
West Long Branch
240
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$44,098
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$18,808
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Seton Hall University
South Orange
240
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$48,670
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$19,239
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
Stockton University
Galloway
237
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$12,996
In-State Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicAssociate's
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
Cranford
111
Graduates/yr
$9,500
In-State Tuition
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rider University
Lawrenceville
93
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$37,700
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$17,803
Net Price <$30K
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13
PublicAssociate's
County College of Morris
Randolph
72
Graduates/yr
$9,240
In-State Tuition
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Madison
63
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$37,346
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$12,307
Net Price <$30K
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15
PublicBachelor's
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark
60
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$13,674
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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16
PublicAssociate's
Ocean County College
Toms River
54
Graduates/yr
$4,752
In-State Tuition
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Drew University
Madison
54
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$44,260
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$15,853
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicBachelor's
New Jersey City University
Jersey City
51
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$13,785
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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19
PublicAssociate's
Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg
42
Graduates/yr
$6,240
In-State Tuition
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City
42
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$39,954
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$8,652
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicAssociate's
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing
33
Graduates/yr
$5,950
In-State Tuition
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22
Private NonprofitMaster's
Georgian Court University
Lakewood
27
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$35,360
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$12,126
Net Price <$30K
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Caldwell University
Caldwell
21
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$37,352
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$15,225
Net Price <$30K
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24
PublicAssociate's
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City
21
Graduates/yr
$7,440
In-State Tuition
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Felician University
Lodi
18
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$35,180
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$10,762
Net Price <$30K
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck
15
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$36,526
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$11,637
Net Price <$30K
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27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Centenary University
Hackettstown
15
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$36,636
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$17,405
Net Price <$30K
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28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield
9
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$30,680
Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
$18,598
Net Price <$30K
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29
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown
3
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$33,886
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$16,419
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Communication & Journalism in New Jersey
New Jersey has 29 accredited colleges offering communication & journalism programs, producing 5,880 graduates annually. Of these, 16 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for New Jersey residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.