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Journalism at The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings $42,217/yr (23% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market Large (50,500 openings/yr)
ROI 6.5x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #60 of 178 Journalism programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Journalism graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $488K $489K $459K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 6.5x 6.5x 6.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.0x 5.0x 4.7x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 46% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 37 31

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$74,740
Out-of-state: $98,272 (5.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$101,832
-36% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $42,217 per year, Journalism graduates from The College of New Jersey earn slightly above the $34,417 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 6.5x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Journalism's typical career paths, with 64% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

At #60 of 178 Journalism programs, The College of New Jersey scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About The College of New Jersey

The College of New Jersey accepts 62% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 6,831 in Ewing, NJ.

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Top Career Paths

Communications teachers, postsecondary $77,800/yr
Editors $75,260/yr
Writers and authors $72,270/yr
View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Journalism at Other Schools

George Washington University ($52,015) Northeastern University ($51,855) Northwestern University ($50,426) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($48,637) University of Maryland-College Park ($46,893) Brigham Young University ($46,652) Lehigh University ($45,256) University of Southern California ($44,651)

Other Majors at The College of New Jersey

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($85,986) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($84,539) Computer Engineering ($84,241) Accounting and Related Services ($74,403) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($73,531) Civil Engineering ($71,649) Mechanical Engineering ($65,761) Economics ($62,218)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Journalism at The College of New Jersey?
A score of 37/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Journalism. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Journalism careers?
With 64% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $459,027 in decade earnings vs $488,060 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →