Centenary University
Hackettstown, New Jersey · Private, nonprofit · 910 undergraduates
Of 19 programs with reported earnings, 17 leave graduates out-earning a typical New Jersey high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 59 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,329 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,047 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,277 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,306 |
| $110k and up | $28,735 |
| All families (average) | $20,503 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $72,527 | +$35,551 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $110,053 | +$73,077 | clears the bar | $39,633 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $61,358 | +$24,382 | clears the bar | $23,611 | 1 yr |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | Bachelor's Degree | $40,047 | +$3,071 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 7.6 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $27,933 | -$9,043 | falls short | $22,649 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $67,181 | +$30,205 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $50,746 | +$13,770 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $82,038 | +$45,062 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $65,838 | +$28,862 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $62,373 | +$25,397 | clears the bar | $14,148 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $42,424 | +$5,448 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 4.6 yrs |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $72,713 | +$35,737 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $63,381 | +$26,405 | clears the bar | $24,294 | 0.9 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $45,098 | +$8,122 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $69,602 | +$32,626 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 19 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 56% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.