Pillar College
Newark, New Jersey · Private, nonprofit · 498 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical New Jersey high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 7 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,139 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,114 |
| $48k to $75k | $3,181 |
| $75k to $110k | $4,411 |
| All families (average) | $8,470 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $45,662 | +$8,686 | clears the bar | $51,250 | 5.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $32,875 | -$4,101 | falls short | $12,988 | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,543 | +$12,567 | clears the bar | $27,892 | 2.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,165 | +$24,189 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1 yr |
Access and outcomes: 70% of students receive Pell grants · 38% 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.