Montclair State University ★ Hidden gem
Montclair, New Jersey · Public · 18,376 undergraduates
All 61 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New Jersey high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 110 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,880 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,532 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,388 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,058 |
| $110k and up | $25,573 |
| All families (average) | $15,566 |
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 | $68,235 | +$31,259 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $53,575 | +$16,599 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $117,544 | +$80,568 | clears the bar | $37,409 | 0.5 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $87,244 | +$50,268 | clears the bar | $27,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $58,236 | +$21,260 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 1 yr |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $59,247 | +$22,271 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1 yr |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $62,999 | +$26,023 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $65,095 | +$28,119 | clears the bar | $28,660 | 1 yr |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $67,541 | +$30,565 | clears the bar | $23,486 | 0.8 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $66,833 | +$29,857 | clears the bar | $38,892 | 1.3 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $79,692 | +$42,716 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $58,308 | +$21,332 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $84,906 | +$47,930 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,337 | +$8,361 | clears the bar | $23,125 | 2.8 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $56,176 | +$19,200 | clears the bar | $25,375 | 1.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 61 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 47% of students receive Pell grants · 65% 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.