Journalism

Bachelor's degree · Montclair State University · Montclair, NJ

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$25,575Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,579Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Montclair State University earn a median of $25,575 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,278 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,588–$73,923).

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
$42,217—
Rowan University
Glassboro
$34,038$20,500
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark
$32,523$23,000
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$32,523$23,000
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield
$25,575—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from Montclair State University make?

The median salary is $25,575 one year after graduation.

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