Cheapest Journalism Colleges in New Jersey

Montclair State University stands out among New Jersey journalism programs with a net price of just $14,159, nearly $5,000 less than the next cheapest option. The state's nine journalism programs span costs from $14,159 to $28,921, with public universities claiming the four most affordable spots. New Jersey's position between major media markets in New York and Philadelphia creates strong internship and entry-level opportunities for journalism graduates, particularly given the state's concentration of pharmaceutical and finance companies requiring corporate communications talent.

Programs

$14,159 – $28,921

Net Price Range

$31,772

Avg. Program Earnings

65.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Journalism Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Montclair State University Montclair, New Jersey	$14,159	$14,766	64.3%	91.3%
2	Bloomfield College Bloomfield, New Jersey	$18,778	$30,680	31.1%	78.2%
3	Centenary University Hackettstown, New Jersey	$19,037	$37,732	56.6%	96.5%
4	Rutgers University-Newark Newark, New Jersey	$19,407	$16,586	67.6%	73.9%
5	Rowan University Glassboro, New Jersey	$22,185	$15,700	68.3%	76.9%
6	Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, New Jersey	$23,519	$17,239	85.0%	66.3%
7	Rider University Lawrenceville, New Jersey	$25,287	$38,900	63.3%	84.1%
8	The College of New Jersey Ewing, New Jersey	$25,458	$18,685	85.2%	64.4%
9	Seton Hall University South Orange, New Jersey	$28,921	$51,370	71.5%	75.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the large cost difference between public and private journalism programs in New Jersey?

Public universities like Montclair State ($14,159) and Rutgers-Newark ($19,407) benefit from state funding that keeps costs low for residents. Private institutions like Seton Hall University reach $28,921 in net costs, reflecting the $14,762 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options in the state.

How do graduation rates vary among New Jersey's most affordable journalism programs?

The four cheapest programs show graduation rates ranging from 31.1% at Bloomfield College to 67.6% at Rutgers-Newark. Montclair State, despite being the most affordable option, maintains a solid 64.3% graduation rate, demonstrating that low cost doesn't necessarily correlate with poor outcomes.

Does acceptance rate indicate program selectivity among these journalism schools?

Most New Jersey journalism programs maintain relatively open admission policies, with acceptance rates above 70%. Rutgers-New Brunswick proves most selective at 66.29%, while Centenary University accepts 96.54% of applicants, showing wide accessibility across price points.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.