Best Journalism Schools Near Princeton, NJ (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Princeton, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $5,683 to $13,963 per year for indexed programs. Princeton has a population of about 30,451. Median household income is $184,113 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 84.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area, the top-earning journalism-related role is Editor at a median $86,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Journalism Schools to Princeton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Princeton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Princeton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Princeton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ 6.5 miles from Princeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,208
Avg net price $24,792/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ 8.4 miles from Princeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,323
Avg net price $27,646/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ 15.3 miles from Princeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,479
Avg net price $24,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 185

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ 34.7 miles from Princeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,196
Avg net price $31,446/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ 37.0 miles from Princeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,479
Avg net price $19,703/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

Bloomfield, NJ 39.3 miles from Princeton
  • 4 year
29.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,415
Avg net price $28,014/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ 42.7 miles from Princeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,415
Avg net price $15,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ 50.7 miles from Princeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,988
Avg net price $22,408/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,574
Out‑of‑state$26,932
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 184

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey journalism page.

Journalism Wages Near Princeton

Princeton is part of the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area (BLS area code 45940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$59,830NJ statewide$57,975
Editor$86,870Trenton-Princeton, NJ$84,176
Public Relations Specialist$84,990Trenton-Princeton, NJ$82,355

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Princeton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,451Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$184,113Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+84.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited journalism schools are near Princeton, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Princeton. The closest is Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ (6.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Seton Hall University (34.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying journalism roles near Princeton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles near Princeton are: Editor ($86,870), Public Relations Specialist ($84,990), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($59,830). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Trenton instead of Princeton?

Trenton, NJ is 10.4 miles from Princeton and has its own set of local journalism programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Princeton an affordable place to study journalism?

Princeton’s median household income of $184,113 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Princeton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Princeton

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Princeton:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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