Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · New Jersey City University · Jersey City, NJ

CIP 09.01

$13,796Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,625Median earnings 4 years after
$33,497Median earnings 5 years after
$14,750Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at New Jersey City University earn a median of $13,796 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,359 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,575–$76,115). Median debt is $14,750, about 107% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$43,649$21,500
Rider University
Lawrenceville
$41,864—
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
$37,151$19,500
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Madison
$34,772$25,000
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck
$34,772$25,000
Rowan University
Glassboro
$34,549$18,874
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah
$31,966$23,074
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne
$31,870$23,638
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City
$28,911$17,750
Stockton University
Galloway
$28,263$19,500
Montclair State University
Montclair
$28,062$21,500
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield
$28,062$21,500
Kean University
Union
$27,983$21,469
Monmouth University
West Long Branch
$25,742$25,000
Caldwell University
Caldwell
$22,371$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from New Jersey City University make?

The median salary is $13,796 one year after graduation and $33,497 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,750.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.