Compare 16 Communication, General. programs in New Jersey. Average earnings: $45,182.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Communication, General. tells a different story. Across 16 programs in New Jersey, earnings range from $17,274 to $60,479—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Communication, General. program leads with graduates earning $60,479, well above the $45,182 state average. The College of New Jersey follows at $57,444, with Montclair State close behind at $57,399—proof that public universities dominate this field regardless of selectivity differences.
Highest program earnings: $60,479
Strong outcomes ($57,399) with 87% acceptance
7.8% payment burden | Excellent
18.3% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $60,479 | 338 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $57,444 | 78 | $23,250 | Good | $30,611 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $57,399 | 150 | $22,000 | Good | $24,693 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $54,990 | 98 | $27,000 | Good | $49,390 | High |
| #5 | $51,394 | 101 | $21,000 | Good | $27,655 | High | |
| #6 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $49,835 | 86 | $20,500 | Good | $27,445 | High |
| #7 | $45,729 | 34 | $25,000 | Manageable | $30,444 | High | |
| #8 | Kean UniversityPublic | $44,309 | 182 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High |
| #9 | $44,283 | 164 | $22,334 | Manageable | $20,000 | High | |
| #10 | Caldwell UniversityPrivate | $44,222 | 18 | $25,000 | Manageable | $21,989 | High |
| #11 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $43,339 | 13 | $22,750 | Manageable | $40,003 | High |
| #12 | Saint Peter's UniversityPrivate | $42,102 | 20 | $20,500 | Manageable | $21,923 | High |
| #13 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $41,864 | 13 | $26,130 | Challenging | $44,670 | High |
| #14 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $38,891 | 85 | $20,500 | Manageable | $23,182 | High |
| #15 | $29,363 | 17 | $18,500 | High | $13,884 | High | |
| #16 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | $17,274 | 15 | $23,163 | High | $22,725 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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