Kean University
Union, New Jersey · Public · 11,433 undergraduates
Of 45 programs with reported earnings, 43 leave graduates out-earning a typical New Jersey high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 50 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,374 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,859 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,136 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,146 |
| $110k and up | $20,110 |
| All families (average) | $12,447 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,052 | +$14,076 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,332 | +$28,356 | clears the bar | $24,990 | 0.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,291 | +$24,315 | clears the bar | $24,650 | 1 yr |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $58,644 | +$21,668 | clears the bar | $24,213 | 1.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $54,277 | +$17,301 | clears the bar | $21,469 | 1.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $58,885 | +$21,909 | clears the bar | $25,713 | 1.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,446 | +$35,470 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $76,045 | +$39,069 | clears the bar | $47,464 | 1.2 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $56,666 | +$19,690 | clears the bar | $24,004 | 1.2 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $68,271 | +$31,295 | clears the bar | $59,073 | 1.9 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $61,602 | +$24,626 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $65,415 | +$28,439 | clears the bar | $21,774 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Bachelor's Degree | $72,483 | +$35,507 | clears the bar | $25,240 | 0.7 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,749 | +$17,773 | clears the bar | $26,984 | 1.5 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $91,546 | +$54,570 | clears the bar | $23,651 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 45 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 48% of students receive Pell grants · 47% 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.