New Jersey City University
Jersey City, New Jersey · Public · 3,681 undergraduates
Of 35 programs with reported earnings, 34 leave graduates out-earning a typical New Jersey high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 26 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,005 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,363 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,587 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,239 |
| $110k and up | $21,596 |
| All families (average) | $16,053 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $102,386 | +$65,410 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,575 | +$9,599 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $59,925 | +$22,949 | clears the bar | $19,750 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $55,293 | +$18,317 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 1 yr |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,104 | +$23,128 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $66,244 | +$29,268 | clears the bar | $19,375 | 0.7 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $74,452 | +$37,476 | clears the bar | $33,271 | 0.9 yrs |
| Homeland Security | Bachelor's Degree | $63,137 | +$26,161 | clears the bar | $13,875 | 0.5 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $75,994 | +$39,018 | clears the bar | $28,404 | 0.7 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $71,548 | +$34,572 | clears the bar | $20,400 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $65,368 | +$28,392 | clears the bar | $18,689 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $74,822 | +$37,846 | clears the bar | $34,962 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $67,341 | +$30,365 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $44,151 | +$7,175 | clears the bar | $22,550 | 3.1 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $41,077 | +$4,101 | clears the bar | $17,974 | 4.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 35 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 52% of students receive Pell grants · 34% 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.