The College of New Jersey

78 Programs 4 Degree levels
Bachelor

Journalism and Professional Writing

DegreeBachelor
FieldJournalism, Film & Media Production
B

Cost & earnings at The College of New Jersey What students borrow here, and what they go on to earn

You borrow $23,250 median federal debt
You repay $264/mo over 10 years
Graduates earn $73,323 10 yrs after entry
Debt clears in 0.7 yrs of the salary premium
US Department of Education figures See the full breakdown →

An interdisciplinary BA that trains students in multimedia storytelling—audio, video, photography and visual forms—alongside professional writing. Best suited to students who want practical experience in news, digital magazines, broadcast, or communications and value campus media opportunities and faculty mentorship.

What you'll study

The curriculum is interdisciplinary and flexible, allowing students to shape their course of study around personal goals. Instruction centers on writing with clarity and impact and on multimedia production—audio, video, photo and visual storytelling. Many students pair the major with second majors or minors such as communication studies, interactive multimedia, English, history, international studies, psychology, or marketing.

  • Multiplatform journalism and professional writing skills
  • Multimedia storytelling: audio, video, photography, and visual approaches
  • Practice opportunities through award-winning student media (for example, The Signal and Her Campus TCNJ)
  • Internships and community-based research projects
  • Faculty mentoring from experienced writers

Entry requirements

The source page does not list specific admissions criteria. Prospective undergraduates should consult TCNJ admissions for application standards and required materials.

Career prospects

Graduates go into roles that involve researching, writing and editing across print and digital formats—news features, magazine articles, newsletters, social media content, and technical or business documents. Employer examples from recent alumni include Dot Dash/Meredith, Dow Jones, MJH Life Sciences, NJ.com and The State of New Jersey. Typical positions held by alumni include journalists, public relations and communications professionals, social media specialists, trade publication editors, and television production assistants.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program description does not specify dedicated scholarships. Students pursuing this major commonly combine curricular opportunities with internships and campus media to strengthen scholarship and employment applications; consult TCNJ's financial aid and departmental resources for up-to-date funding options.

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